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Requirement to Determine Wrongful Detention Status of Vladimir Kara-Murza

This bill mandates the Secretary of State to promptly determine if U.S. national Vladimir Kara-Murza is wrongfully detained abroad. If not deemed wrongfully detained, the Secretary must regularly report to Congress on efforts to secure his release. This aims to ensure accountability and transparency regarding U.S. citizens held overseas.
Key points
The Secretary of State must determine within 30 days if Vladimir Kara-Murza is wrongfully detained by Russia.
If not deemed wrongfully detained, the Secretary will report to Congress every 180 days on actions to secure his release.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5671
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Process start date: 2023-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To require the Secretary of State to determine whether United States national Vladimir Kara-Murza is being detained wrongfully abroad for purposes of the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5671.

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 2023-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Secretary of State must determine within 30 days if Vladimir Kara-Murza is wrongfully detained by Russia.
  • If not deemed wrongfully detained, the Secretary will report to Congress every 180 days on actions to secure his release.
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. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2].

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 2025-12-25.

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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