A resolution condemning the practice of politically motivated imprisonment, calling for the immediate release of political prisoners in the Russian Federation, and urging action by the United States Government to impose sanctions with respect to persons responsible for that form of human rights abuse.

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Congressional Summary of SRES 524

This resolution condemns political imprisonments in Russia and calls on Russia to release its political prisoners. The resolution also urges the United States to advocate for the release of such prisoners and to identify the Russian officials responsible for their imprisonment.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 524

Bill SRES 524 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2020. Bill SRES 524 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 2, 2020. Bill SRES 524's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1258-1259) as of March 2, 2020

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 524

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International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Detention of persons

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Human rights

- Protest and dissent

- Russia

- Sanctions

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 524

A resolution condemning the practice of politically motivated imprisonment, calling for the immediate release of political prisoners in the Russian Federation, and urging action by the United States Government to impose sanctions with respect to persons responsible for that form of human rights abuse.