S.Res. 716 · 117th Congress · Senate

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.

Active· Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3613)
Introduced
Jul 21, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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 support to the family of Brittney Griner and a commitment to bringing her home.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 21, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. JUL 21, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3613)

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Jul 21, 2022

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