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Bill116th CongressFiled May 8, 2020International Affairs
H.Res. 958

Condemning the practice of politically motivated imprisonment and calling for the immediate release of political prisoners in the Russian Federation and urging action by the United States Government to impose sanctions with respect to persons responsible for that form of human rights abuse.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 3, 2020)

This resolution condemns political imprisonments in Russia and calls on Russia to release its political prisoners. The resolution also urges the United States to advocate for the release of such prisoners and to identify the Russian officials responsible for their imprisonment.

What just happenedDec 3, 2020

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16](D-NY)Sponsor
29 cosponsors19 D10 R
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  1. Dec 3, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Dec 3, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6084-6085)

  3. Dec 3, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6084-6085)

  4. Dec 3, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 958.

  5. Dec 3, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6084-6086)

  6. Dec 3, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Oct 1, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  8. Oct 1, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. May 8, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. May 8, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. May 8, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 3, 202053

This resolution condemns political imprisonments in Russia and calls on Russia to release its political prisoners. The resolution also urges the United States to advocate for the release of such prisoners and to identify the Russian officials responsible for their imprisonment.

Introduced in HouseMay 8, 2020

This resolution condemns political imprisonments in Russia and calls on Russia to release its political prisoners. The resolution also urges the United States to advocate for the release of such prisoners and to identify the Russian officials responsible for their imprisonment.

Condemning the practice of politically motivated imprisonment and calling for the immediat… — Informed