Condemns the July 2004 murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov in Moscow and the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation.
Commends: (1) the Russian Prosecutor General's office for its continuing investigation of Mr. Klebnikov's murder; and (2) all journalists working and living in Russia for their dedication to transparency and the truth.
Urges the government of Russia to: (1) continue inquiries to determine and bring to justice all parties involved in Mr. Klebnikov's murder; (2) accept offers of investigative assistance from the United States and other concerned governments; and (3) protect the independence and freedom of the Russian media and all visiting members of the media.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. McCotter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2616-2617)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 499.
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 H2616-2617)
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2616-2617)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.