United States 117th Congress Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HRES 892 — Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds.

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Plain-language change summary

The new version of H. Res. 892 includes additional language concerning Paul Rusesabagina's fair trial rights and the determination by the Department of State that he is "wrongfully detained." It also specifies a call for the Rwandan government to provide medical care for Rusesabagina and urges the U.S. government to raise his case in interactions with Rwanda. These changes emphasize the concern for his legal rights and health, while also highlighting the U.S. government's role in advocating for his release.

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892 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
892 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> H.
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892 Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds.
892 In the House of Representatives, U.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2022 Mr.
S., July 14, 2022.
Castro of Texas (for himself, Mrs.
Kim of California, Mr.
Meeks, Mr.
McGovern, Ms.
Wild, Mr.
Sherman, Mr.
Phillips, and Ms.
Schakowsky) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds.
urges the Rwandan authorities to allow Mr Rusesabagina to undergo a fair and public hearing by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal applying international human rights standards .
urges the Rwandan authorities to allow Mr Rusesabagina to undergo a fair and public hearing by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal applying international human rights standards * * *'';
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Rusesabagina's fair trial rights - in particular his right to confidential communication, his right to the presumption of innocence, and his right to prepare his defense - have been violated, potentially to the irreparable prejudice of the defense, calling into question the fairness of any potential convicting verdict'';
Rusesabagina's fair trial rights--in particular his right to confidential communication, his right to the presumption of innocence, and his right to prepare his defense--have been violated, potentially to the irreparable prejudice of the defense, calling into question the fairness of any potential convicting verdict'';
Whereas on May 19, 2022, the Department of State determined that Paul Rusesabagina was ``wrongfully detained'', and that ``the determination took into account the totality of the circumstances, notably the lack of fair trial guarantees during his trial'', pursuant to the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (Public Law 116-260);
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Action History

  1. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6608-6609)

  2. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355).

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5714-5715)

  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. Ms. Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5714-5716)

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.

  8. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Introduced in House

  13. Introduced in House

  14. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HRES 892?
HRES 892 is sponsored by Castro, Joaquin (Democratic).
What is the current status of HRES 892?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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