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Encouraging Russian Officials to Abandon War, Expedited Refugee Status in US

The U.S. House of Representatives supports a policy encouraging Russian officials to oppose the war in Ukraine. Officials who defect may receive expedited refugee status in the United States, provided they pass all security checks. This aims to weaken support for the war and offer a safe haven for those opposing the regime.
Key points
U.S. policy aims to encourage Russian government officials to abandon support for the war in Ukraine.
Defecting Russian officials may receive expedited refugee admission to the U.S. after security vetting.
The goal is to weaken the regime and provide safety for those opposing the war.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States policy should encourage Russian Government officials, including diplomats, to abandon Putin's war with Ukraine, and that Russian officials who defect should be granted expedited admission to the United States as refugees if they clear all applicable vetting and security procedures.
Print number: HRES 989
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Process start date: 2022-03-17