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US Senate Condemns Russia's Arbitrary Arrests of Citizens and Demands Release.

The US Senate officially condemns Russia for the arbitrary arrest and continued detention of American citizens, including journalists and teachers, under fraudulent charges. The resolution emphasizes that these individuals are being used as political pawns or hostages, posing a significant risk to the safety of Americans abroad. It urges the State Department to designate more detainees as wrongfully held and demands their immediate release.
Key points
The US government officially labels the detention of American citizens in Russia as "hostage taking" for political leverage.
The Senate calls for the immediate and unconditional release of five US citizens and one permanent resident, including Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.
The resolution urges the State Department to formally designate additional individuals (Kurmasheva, Fogel, Khavana, Kara-Murza) as wrongfully detained, increasing diplomatic efforts for their return.
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Print number: 118_SRES_629
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2024-04-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution condemning the arbitrary arrest of United States citizens by the Government of the Russian Federation and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of such citizens.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_629.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US government officially labels the detention of American citizens in Russia as "hostage taking" for political leverage.
  • The Senate calls for the immediate and unconditional release of five US citizens and one permanent resident, including Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.
  • The resolution urges the State Department to formally designate additional individuals (Kurmasheva, Fogel, Khavana, Kara-Murza) as wrongfully detained, increasing diplomatic efforts for their return.
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. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

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