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S.RES.716: A resolution calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner, a citizen of the United States, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in February 2022.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 21, 2022
- Latest Major Action July 21, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (28 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 21, 2022
Bill Summary
This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Brittney Griner. The resolution urges the United States, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Brittney Griner and to press for her release. The resolution further urges the Russian government to provide consular access to Brittney Griner while she remains in detention and to respect her human rights. Finally, the resolution expresses...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 21, 2022 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| July 21, 2022 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3613)
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| July 21, 2022 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |