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Congress Demands Russia Immediately Release Marc Fogel and Other Wrongfully Detained US Citizens.

The US Congress passed a resolution demanding the Russian government immediately release Marc Fogel, an American teacher sentenced to 14 years for possessing medical marijuana. The resolution states the sentence is disproportionate and politically motivated, urging US officials to prioritize his case and secure his release. This action signals strong governmental commitment to protecting US citizens facing unjust detention abroad.
Key points
Congress officially condemns the 14-year sentence given to Marc Fogel for a nonviolent drug offense as disproportionate and politically driven.
US Executive officials (State Department, White House) are urged to consistently raise Fogel's case in all interactions with Russia.
The resolution calls for the release of other wrongfully detained US citizens, including Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, emphasizing protection against political detentions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SCONRES_18
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SCONRES_18.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress officially condemns the 14-year sentence given to Marc Fogel for a nonviolent drug offense as disproportionate and politically driven.
  • US Executive officials (State Department, White House) are urged to consistently raise Fogel's case in all interactions with Russia.
  • The resolution calls for the release of other wrongfully detained US citizens, including Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, emphasizing protection against political detentions.
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 Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3961-3962; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3961-3962)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

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