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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 27, 2019International Affairs
S.Res. 81

A resolution calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Jun 10, 2019)

This resolution commemorates the life of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and his work promoting democracy and human rights, and condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up Nemtsov's assassination. It also calls on the Department of State to (1) impose sanctions on those involved; (2) report to Congress on the assassination; and (3) investigate whether Ramzan Kadyrov, the Russia-backed head of the Chechen Republic, has violated previously imposed U.S. sanctions.

What just happenedJun 10, 2019

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3294-3296; text: CR S3295-3296)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
6 cosponsors3 D3 R
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  1. Jun 10, 2019Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3294-3296; text: CR S3295-3296)

  2. Jun 10, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3294-3296; text: CR S3295-3296)

  3. Jun 3, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 104.

  4. Jun 3, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jun 3, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. May 22, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Feb 27, 2019IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1543-1544)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Feb 27, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJun 10, 201955

This resolution commemorates the life of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and his work promoting democracy and human rights, and condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up Nemtsov's assassination. It also calls on the Department of State to (1) impose sanctions on those involved; (2) report to Congress on the assassination; and (3) investigate whether Ramzan Kadyrov, the Russia-backed head of the Chechen Republic, has violated previously imposed U.S. sanctions.

Reported to SenateJun 3, 201925

This resolution commemorates the life of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and his work promoting democracy and human rights, and condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up Nemtsov's assassination. It also calls on the Department of State to (1) impose sanctions on those involved; (2) report to Congress on the assassination; and (3) investigate whether Ramzan Kadyrov, the Russia-backed head of the Chechen Republic, has violated previously imposed U.S. sanctions.

Introduced in SenateFeb 27, 2019

This resolution commemorates the life of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and his work promoting democracy and human rights, and condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up Nemtsov's assassination. It also calls on the Department of State to impose sanctions on those involved and to report to Congress on the assassination.

A resolution calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov… — Informed