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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin, members of the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces, and Russian military commanders for committing atrocities, including alleged war crimes, against the people of Ukraine and others.

9/3/2022, 12:13 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 546

Bill 117 sres 546 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that condemns the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin, members of the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces, and Russian military commanders for committing atrocities, including alleged war crimes, against the people of Ukraine and others. The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that these actions are unacceptable and must be addressed.

The resolution highlights the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where Russian forces have been accused of committing numerous human rights violations, including indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas, targeting of hospitals and schools, and the use of banned weapons such as cluster munitions. The resolution also condemns the Russian government for its support of separatist groups in eastern Ukraine and its illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014.

The resolution calls on the US government to work with its allies and partners to hold Russia accountable for its actions, including through targeted sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and support for the Ukrainian government. It also urges the international community to support efforts to investigate and prosecute those responsible for war crimes in Ukraine. Overall, Bill 117 sres 546 is a strong statement of condemnation against the Russian Federation and its leadership for their actions in Ukraine. It underscores the importance of upholding international law and human rights standards, and calls for accountability for those responsible for atrocities committed in the conflict.

Congressional Summary of SRES 546

This resolution strongly condemns the ongoing violence, including war crimes and systematic human rights abuses, being carried out by Russia's military and its proxies at the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin. It also encourages the U.S. government and partner nations to use their influence and vote in international organizations to hold those responsible for such crimes and abuses accountable.

Current Status of Bill SRES 546

Bill SRES 546 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2022. Bill SRES 546 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 15, 2022.  Bill SRES 546's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1185-1186; text: CR S1180-1181) as of March 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 546

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
50
Democrat Cosponsors
24
Republican Cosponsors
24
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 546

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Europe
- Human rights
- International law and treaties
- International organizations and cooperation
- Military command and structure
- Military operations and strategy
- Military personnel and dependents
- Russia
- Ukraine
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 546

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin, members of the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces, and Russian military commanders for committing atrocities, including alleged war crimes, against the people of Ukraine and others.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin, members of the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces, and Russian military commanders for committing atrocities, including alleged war crimes, against the people of Ukraine and others.

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