Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
12/15/2023, 3:51 PMSummary of Bill HRES 377
Bill 118 HRES 377 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a US citizen and journalist who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023. The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the rights of journalists and ensuring freedom of the press. It emphasizes the need for the Russian government to adhere to international human rights standards and release Gershkovich without further delay. The resolution urges the US government to take all necessary diplomatic measures to secure Gershkovich's release and hold the Russian government accountable for its actions. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 377 seeks to bring attention to the unjust detention of Evan Gershkovich and advocate for his immediate release.Congressional Summary of HRES 377
This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Evan Gershkovich. It urges all United States executive branch officials, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Evan Gershkovich and press for his immediate release.
The resolution further calls for the immediate release of Paul Whelan and expresses support for all American citizens and lawful permanent residents detained in Russia and abroad, including Marc Fogel and Vladimir Kara-Murza.
The resolution also expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and all other American citizens and lawful permanent residents wrongfully detained abroad.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 377
Bill HRES 377 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2023. Bill HRES 377 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 9, 2023. Bill HRES 377's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of June 13, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 377
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
74Democrat Cosponsors
46Republican Cosponsors
28Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 377
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDue process and equal protectionEuropeHuman rightsNews media and reportingRussiaAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 377
Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.Comments
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