arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

Call to Russia: Release Paul Whelan or Provide Evidence

The U.S. Senate urges the Russian government to immediately release U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or provide credible evidence for his alleged offenses. The resolution highlights the lack of a fair trial and access to medical care, directly impacting the rights and safety of U.S. citizens abroad.
Key points
Calls on Russia to release Paul Whelan or present evidence for espionage charges.
Demands full consular access and human rights for Whelan.
Expresses sympathy to Whelan's family for the injustice and hardship.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Adopted
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
Print number: SRES 165
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-04-20
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch
Summary & Status

Key Questions about Call to Russia: Release Paul Whelan or Provide Evidence

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is SRES 165.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls on Russia to release Paul Whelan or present evidence for espionage charges.
  • Demands full consular access and human rights for Whelan.
  • Expresses sympathy to Whelan's family for the injustice and hardship.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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 Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5056-5057; text: CR S5057)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

Analysis and Potential Impact of SRES 165

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. Review our public AI processing logs for full transparency, and use Lustra to track active legislation for instant status push notifications.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Security