Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding unanswered questions into the fate of Raoul Wallenberg.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 24, 2017)
Urges Russian authorities to grant access to archival collections and to declassify and make publicly available all documents related to Raoul Wallenberg.
Urges: (1) the Russian authorities to work with Wallenberg's family, the Swedish government, and Russian and international scholars, researchers, and archivists to resolve outstanding questions surrounding the circumstances of Wallenberg's arrest and death; and (2) the President, Secretary of State, and other high level U.S. government officials to raise the case of Wallenberg to their Russian counterparts and to request direct access to the original and unredacted documentation in the Russian archives.
Emphasizes the need for independent verification of any information provided by Russian officials.
Reaffirms Wallenberg's humanitarian spirit, personal courage, and nonviolent action in the face of enormous odds and commits to the continued pursuit of answers regarding Wallenberg's fate.
What just happenedFeb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 24, 2017
- Feb 16, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Europe Subcommittee - Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 24, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House