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A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.

6/25/2024, 3:47 PM

Summary of Bill SCONRES 18

Bill 118 sconres 18 is a concurrent resolution that calls for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022. The resolution highlights the fact that Fogel was unfairly targeted and sentenced for his peaceful advocacy for human rights and democracy in Russia.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding the rights of all individuals, regardless of their nationality, and condemns the Russian government for its violation of Fogel's rights. It calls on the Russian government to release Fogel immediately and allow him to return to the United States.

The resolution also urges the United States government to take all necessary diplomatic and legal actions to secure Fogel's release and ensure that he is treated fairly and humanely while in custody. It emphasizes the need for the international community to stand up against human rights abuses and unjust imprisonment. Overall, Bill 118 sconres 18 is a bipartisan effort to bring attention to the unjust treatment of Marc Fogel and to advocate for his immediate release from custody in Russia.

Congressional Summary of SCONRES 18

This concurrent resolution calls on Russia to immediately release American citizen Marc Fogel and expresses that he has served more time in prison than his crimes can justify. It also urges Russia to respect Mr. Fogel's human rights and to provide full consular access to him while he remains in detention.

Current Status of Bill SCONRES 18

Bill SCONRES 18 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since June 4, 2024. Bill SCONRES 18 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2023.  Bill SCONRES 18's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of June 7, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 18

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 18

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Europe
- Human rights
- International law and treaties
- Russia

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 18

A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.
A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.

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