S.Res. 524 · 116th Congress
A 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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Benjamin Cardin
- Introduced
- 2020-03-02
- Latest action
- 2020-03-02 · Introduced in Senate
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.