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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 21, 2016
Recognizes the legacy of Russian opposition leader Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov, who dedicated his life to fighting corruption and promoting the principles of democracy, rule of law, and the inherent dignity of human beings.
Urges the U.S. government, in official contacts with representatives of the Russian government, to emphasize the importance of bringing to justice all of the conspirators in the murder of Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov.
Calls on the President to increase significantly U.S. support for the causes for which Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov gave his life.
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Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] · R–FL
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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