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Condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
7/9/2024, 6:56 PM
Summary of Bill HCONRES 27
Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 27 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza. Kara-Murza is known for his advocacy for democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia. The resolution highlights the importance of standing up against human rights abuses and political repression in Russia, and calls for Kara-Murza's immediate release. It emphasizes the need for the international community to hold Russia accountable for its actions and to support those who are fighting for democracy and freedom in the country. The resolution aims to bring attention to the plight of political activists like Kara-Murza and to urge the Russian government to respect the rights and freedoms of its citizens.
Congressional Summary of HCONRES 27
This concurrent resolution condemns Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian democratic opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza and calls for his immediate release and the release of all other Russian opposition leaders. It also (1) calls on Russian citizens to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, (2) calls for the release of all political prisoners in Russia and in Belarus, as well as for the release of Ukrainian citizens held by Russia, and (4) calls on the President and leaders of the free world to work tirelessly for the release of political prisoners in Russia.
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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 27
Bill HCONRES 27 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 12, 2024. Bill HCONRES 27 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2023.  Bill HCONRES 27's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of June 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 27
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
40Democrat Cosponsors
26Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 27
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Conflicts and wars
- Detention of persons
- Europe
- Human rights
- Protest and dissent
- Rule of law and government transparency
- Russia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Ukraine
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 27
Condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
Condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HCONRES 27
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