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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 28, 2023
This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Evan Gershkovich. It urges all United States executive branch officials, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Evan Gershkovich and press for his immediate release.
The resolution further calls for the immediate release of Paul Whelan and expresses support for all American citizens and lawful permanent residents detained in Russia and abroad, including Marc Fogel and Vladimir Kara-Murza.
The resolution also expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and all other American citizens and lawful permanent residents wrongfully detained abroad.
People & committees
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] · R–ID
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3961; text: 09/28/2023 CR S4766-4767)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3961; text: 09/28/2023 CR S4766-4767)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 378.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
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