United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SRES 198 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Russian Federation should turn over Edward Snowden to United States authorities, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5804)

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Russian Federation's willingness to shelter Edward Snowden is negatively impacting bilateral relations with the United States; (2) the Russian Federation should turn Edward Snowden over to U.S. authorities so he can stand trial in the United States; (3) the President should consider options, including recommending a different location for the September 2013 G20 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, should the Russian Federation continue to shelter Mr. Snowden; and (4) the United States should consider all economic and diplomatic options when pursuing Mr. Snowden.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5804)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 198 do?
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Russian Federation's willingness to shelter Edward Snowden is negatively impacting bilateral relations with the United States; (2) the Russian Federation should turn Edward Snowden over to U.S. authorities so he can stand trial in the United States; (3) the President should consider options, including recommending a different location for the September 2013 G20 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, should the Russian Federation continue to shelter Mr. Snowden; and (4) the United States should consider all economic and diplomatic options when pursuing Mr. Snowden.
Who sponsors SRES 198?
SRES 198 is sponsored by Lindsey Graham (R).
What is the current status of SRES 198?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 SRES 198?
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