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Call for Release of Vladimir Kara-Murza and Support for Russian Democracy

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution calls for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was arrested for opposing the war in Ukraine. It expresses solidarity with those imprisoned for free speech in Russia and urges increased support for democracy and independent media there. For U.S. citizens, this means their congressional representatives are actively engaged in defending human rights abroad.
Key points
The U.S. House condemns the unjust detention of Vladimir Kara-Murza and expresses solidarity with him and others imprisoned in Russia for exercising fundamental freedoms.
It urges the U.S. government and allies to work towards the immediate release of Kara-Murza, Alexei Navalny, and other Russian citizens imprisoned for opposing the regime.
It calls on the President to increase support for those advocating for democracy and independent media in the Russian Federation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1121
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Process start date: 2022-05-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1121.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. House condemns the unjust detention of Vladimir Kara-Murza and expresses solidarity with him and others imprisoned in Russia for exercising fundamental freedoms.
  • It urges the U.S. government and allies to work towards the immediate release of Kara-Murza, Alexei Navalny, and other Russian citizens imprisoned for opposing the regime.
  • It calls on the President to increase support for those advocating for democracy and independent media in the Russian Federation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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