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H.RES.996

H.RES.996: Expressing the sense of Congress that the activities of Russian national Yevgeniy Prigozhin and his affiliated entities pose a threat to the national interests and security of the United States and of its allies and partners.

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About This Bill

Introduced June 11, 2020
Latest Major Action Dec. 3, 2020

Bill Sponsor

Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.)

Bill Cosponsors

29 (19 Democrats, 10 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in House - Dec. 3, 2020
Introduced in House - June 11, 2020

Bill Summary

This resolution condemns Russia's attempts to harmfully influence domestic politics and stimulate unrest in the United States and allied countries. The resolution calls on the United States, as well as the European Union, to consider imposing additional sanctions against Yevgeniy Prigozhin and his affiliated entities. (Prigozhin is a Russian businessman accused of interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the 2018 U.S. midterm...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 3 statements associated with H.RES.996.

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Date	Description
Dec. 3, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 3, 2020	Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec. 3, 2020	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6083-6084)
Dec. 3, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6083-6084)
Dec. 3, 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 3, 2020	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec. 3, 2020	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 996.
Oct. 1, 2020	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct. 1, 2020	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 11, 2020	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
June 11, 2020	Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.)

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