A concurrent resolution condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.

3/13/2024, 3:47 PM

This concurrent resolution condemns Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian democratic opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza and calls for his immediate release and the release of all other Russian opposition leaders. It also calls for the release of all political prisoners in Russia and in Belarus, as well as for the release of Ukrainian citizens held by Russia, and calls on the President and leaders of the free world to work tirelessly for the release of political prisoners in Russia.

Bill 118 sconres 7 is a concurrent resolution that condemns Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza. Kara-Murza has been a vocal advocate for democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia. The resolution highlights the importance of protecting individuals who speak out against government corruption and human rights abuses.

The resolution calls on the Russian government to release Kara-Murza immediately and to respect the rights of all individuals to peacefully express their political beliefs. It also urges the US government to continue to monitor the situation in Russia and to hold the Russian government accountable for its actions.

Overall, Bill 118 sconres 7 is a bipartisan effort to support democracy and human rights in Russia and to stand up against the unjust treatment of political dissidents.
Congress
118

Number
SCONRES - 7

Introduced on
2023-03-23

# Amendments
2

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/2/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary


This concurrent resolution condemns Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian democratic opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza and calls for his immediate release and the release of all other Russian opposition leaders. It also calls for the release of all political prisoners in Russia and in Belarus, as well as for the release of Ukrainian citizens held by Russia, and calls on the President and leaders of the free world to work tirelessly for the release of political prisoners in Russia.

Bill 118 sconres 7 is a concurrent resolution that condemns Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza. Kara-Murza has been a vocal advocate for democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia. The resolution highlights the importance of protecting individuals who speak out against government corruption and human rights abuses.

The resolution calls on the Russian government to release Kara-Murza immediately and to respect the rights of all individuals to peacefully express their political beliefs. It also urges the US government to continue to monitor the situation in Russia and to hold the Russian government accountable for its actions.

Overall, Bill 118 sconres 7 is a bipartisan effort to support democracy and human rights in Russia and to stand up against the unjust treatment of political dissidents.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA concurrent resolution condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Conflicts and wars•
Detention of persons•
Europe•
Human rights•
Protest and dissent•
Rule of law and government transparency•
Russia•
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status•
Ukraine

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This concurrent resolution condemns Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian democratic opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza and calls for his immediate release...


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