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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 20, 2021International Affairs
S.Res. 165

A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Jul 22, 2021)

This resolution implores Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also implores Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

What just happenedJul 22, 2021

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5056-5057; text: CR S5057)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Jul 22, 2021Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5056-5057; text: CR S5057)

  2. Jul 22, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5056-5057; text: CR S5057)

  3. Jun 24, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 93.

  4. Jun 24, 2021Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jun 24, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Jun 22, 2021Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Apr 20, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2085-2086)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Apr 20, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJul 22, 202155

This resolution implores Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also implores Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

Reported to SenateJun 24, 202125

This resolution implores Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also implores Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

Introduced in SenateApr 20, 2021

This resolution implores Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also implores Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to… — Informed