H.RES.50: Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.

About This Bill

  • Introduced Jan. 26, 2015
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 22, 2015

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Bill Summary

Condemns the Russian Federation for its illegal imprisonment of Nadiya Savchenko, and calls on the Russian Federation to release her immediately. Calls on the United States, its European allies, and the international community to support efforts to release Nadiya Savchenko and other illegally detained persons. Reiterates that it is U.S. policy to not recognize the de jure or de facto sovereignty of the Russian Federation over any part of...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 3 statements associated with H.RES.50.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sept. 22, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 22, 2015
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 22, 2015
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6183; text of measure as introduced: CR H6183-6184)
Sept. 22, 2015

Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged. (consideration: CR H6183)

Sept. 22, 2015
Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. (consideration: CR H6183)
April 23, 2015
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
April 23, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 15, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
April 15, 2015
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 11, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Feb. 11, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Jan. 26, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan. 26, 2015

Introduced in the House by Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.)

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