S.Res. 629 · 118th Congress

A resolution condemning the arbitrary arrest of United States citizens by the Government of the Russian Federation and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of such citizens.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2024-04-08
Latest action
2024-04-08 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

This resolution condemns the arrest and detention of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Alsu Kurmasheva, Marc Fogel, and Ksenia Khavana, and U.S. permanent resident Vladimir Kara-Murza by the government of Russia and calls for their immediate and unconditional release.

The resolution also condemns Russia's persecution, arrest, and imprisonment of ordinary Russian citizens and human rights defenders who call for the end of the war in Ukraine and demand freedom.