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. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 958116th Congress

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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International Affairs

Summary

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.

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Related Legislation

S.Res. 524A resolution condemning the practice of politically motivated imprisonment, 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.
2020-03-02Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1258-1259)
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Legislative Actions

2020-05-08
Introduced in House
2020-05-08
Introduced in House
2020-05-08
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2020-10-01
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2020-10-01
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2020-12-03
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2020-12-03
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6084-6086)
2020-12-03
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 958.
2020-12-03
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)
2020-12-03
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6084-6085)
2020-12-03
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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