H.Res. 892 · 117th Congress · House

Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds.

In Congress· Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced
Feb 1, 22
Passed House
Jul 14, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to immediately release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds and permit him to return safely to the United States.

The resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to ensure Paul Rusesabagina receives access to appropriate, qualified medical professionals and all medical care necessary to guarantee his physical integrity and psychological well-being.

The resolution also urges the U.S. government in all interactions with the government of Rwanda to raise the case of Paul Rusesabagina and to press for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds.

Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Paul Rusesabagina and their commitment to bringing him home.

Previous Versions

00Feb 1, 2022

This resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to immediately release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds and permit him to return safely to the United States.

The resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to ensure Paul Rusesabagina receives access to appropriate, qualified medical professionals and all medical care necessary to guarantee his physical integrity and psychological well-being.

The resolution also urges the U.S. government in all interactions with the government of Rwanda to raise the case of Paul Rusesabagina and to press for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds.

Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Paul Rusesabagina and their commitment to bringing him home.

Action Timeline

14
  1. JUL 14, 2022Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H6608-6609)

    6608Yea
    6609Nay
    0NV
  2. JUL 14, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #355

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355).

    413Yea
    8Nay
    0NV
  3. JUL 14, 2022Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5714-5715)

    Roll Call #355
    413Yea
    8Nay
    0NV
  4. JUL 14, 2022Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. JUN 21, 2022Floor

    Ms

    Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  6. JUN 21, 2022Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H5714-5716)

    5714Yea
    5716Nay
    0NV
  7. JUN 21, 2022Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.

  8. JUN 21, 2022Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered

    Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  9. FEB 09, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. FEB 09, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  11. FEB 08, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. FEB 01, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  13. FEB 01, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  14. FEB 01, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Committees

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 9, 2022

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 8, 2022

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 1, 2022

Active