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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that President Vladimir Putin is a war criminal.
12/29/2022, 10:48 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 536
Bill 117 S.Res. 536 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that expresses the sense of the Senate that President Vladimir Putin is a war criminal. The resolution highlights Putin's involvement in various conflicts and human rights abuses, including the invasion of Ukraine, the annexation of Crimea, and the support of the Assad regime in Syria.
The resolution condemns Putin's actions as violations of international law and calls for accountability for his alleged war crimes. It also calls on the US government to work with international partners to hold Putin accountable and to support efforts to bring justice to the victims of his actions.
The resolution has garnered bipartisan support in the Senate, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concern about Putin's actions and the need for the US to take a strong stance against his alleged war crimes. It is currently being debated in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, with a vote expected in the coming weeks. Overall, Bill 117 S.Res. 536 is a significant statement by the US Senate on the issue of President Putin's alleged war crimes and the need for accountability for his actions. It reflects growing bipartisan consensus on the need to address Putin's actions and uphold international law.
The resolution condemns Putin's actions as violations of international law and calls for accountability for his alleged war crimes. It also calls on the US government to work with international partners to hold Putin accountable and to support efforts to bring justice to the victims of his actions.
The resolution has garnered bipartisan support in the Senate, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concern about Putin's actions and the need for the US to take a strong stance against his alleged war crimes. It is currently being debated in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, with a vote expected in the coming weeks. Overall, Bill 117 S.Res. 536 is a significant statement by the US Senate on the issue of President Putin's alleged war crimes and the need for accountability for his actions. It reflects growing bipartisan consensus on the need to address Putin's actions and uphold international law.
Congressional Summary of SRES 536
This resolution states that President Vladimir Putin of Russia has committed war crimes, as defined by the United Nations and other international bodies, by initiating an unprovoked war, repeatedly violating the sovereignty of Ukraine, and targeting civilian infrastructure and government facilities unrelated to legitimate military objectives.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 536
Bill SRES 536 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2022. Bill SRES 536 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 7, 2022. Bill SRES 536's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1019) as of March 7, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 536
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 536
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Conflicts and wars
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Europe
- Military operations and strategy
- Russia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Ukraine
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 536
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that President Vladimir Putin is a war criminal.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that President Vladimir Putin is a war criminal.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 536
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