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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.

12/29/2022, 5:03 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 632

Bill 117 S.Res. 632 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza. Kara-Murza was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022, and this resolution seeks to bring attention to his case and put pressure on the Russian government to release him.

The resolution highlights the importance of protecting human rights and political freedoms, and expresses concern over the deteriorating situation for political opposition figures in Russia. It calls on the Russian government to respect the rule of law and release Kara-Murza immediately.

Kara-Murza is a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and has been targeted by the Russian government in the past. His detention is seen as part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Russia, and the resolution aims to show solidarity with Kara-Murza and other political prisoners in Russia. Overall, Bill 117 S.Res. 632 is a non-partisan effort to draw attention to the plight of Vladimir Kara-Murza and advocate for his release. It underscores the importance of upholding democratic values and human rights, both in Russia and around the world.

Congressional Summary of SRES 632

This resolution expresses that the Senate

  • condemns the unjust detention and indicting of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Vladimirovich Kara-Murza;
  • urges the U.S. government and other allied governments to work to secure the immediate release of Vladimir Vladimirovich Kara-Murza, Alexei Navalny, and other Russian citizens imprisoned for opposing the regime of Vladimir Putin and the war against Ukraine; and
  • calls on the President to increase support provided by the U.S. government for those advocating for democracy and independent media in Russia.

Current Status of Bill SRES 632

Bill SRES 632 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since May 26, 2022. Bill SRES 632 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 16, 2022.  Bill SRES 632's most recent activity was Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. as of May 26, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 632

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 632

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars
- Detention of persons
- Europe
- Human rights
- Military operations and strategy
- News media and reporting
- Protest and dissent
- Russia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Ukraine

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 632

A resolution calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.
A resolution calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.

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