United States 116th Congress Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HRES 552 — Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

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

This bill died with 116th 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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Summary

This resolution urges Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also urges Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he is afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

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What changed in the latest version

22 added · 36 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of H. Res. 552 includes additional language that urges the Russian Federation to ensure that Paul Whelan is afforded due process and universally recognized human rights, encourages U.S. leaders to press for a fair judicial process, and expresses sympathy to Whelan's family. These changes expand the scope of the resolution by emphasizing the importance of human rights and due process, and by acknowledging the challenges faced by Whelan's family.

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552 Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
552 In the House of Representatives, U.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2019 Ms.
S., October 22, 2019.
Stevens (for herself, Mr.
Walberg, Mr.
Levin of Michigan, Mr.
Kildee, Mrs.
Dingell, Mr.
Keating, Mr.
Huizenga, Mr.
Upton, Mr.
Moolenaar, Mr.
King of New York, Mrs.
Lawrence, Ms.
Slotkin, and Mr.
Bergman) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
Whereas Paul Whelan was imprisoned in Lefortovo Prison and continues to be held there more than eight months after his arrest;
Whereas Paul Whelan was imprisoned in Lefortovo Prison and continues to be held there more than 8 months after his arrest;
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Attest:
Clerk.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8362-8364)

  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 552.

  9. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8362)

  10. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8362)

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 552 do?
This resolution urges Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also urges Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he is afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.
Who sponsors HRES 552?
HRES 552 is sponsored by Stevens, Haley M. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HRES 552?
This bill died with 116th 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.
Where can I track HRES 552?
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