S.Res. 385 · 118th Congress · Senate

A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.

In Congress· Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3961; text: 09/28/2023 CR S47…
Introduced
Sep 28, 23
Passed Senate
Jun 4, 24
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Evan Gershkovich. It urges all United States executive branch officials, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Evan Gershkovich and press for his immediate release.

The resolution further calls for the immediate release of Paul Whelan and expresses support for all American citizens and lawful permanent residents detained in Russia and abroad, including Marc Fogel and Vladimir Kara-Murza.

The resolution also expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and all other American citizens and lawful permanent residents wrongfully detained abroad.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 04, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3961; text: 09/28/2023 CR S4766-4767)

    4766Yea
    4767Nay
    0NV
  2. JUN 04, 2024Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3961; text: 09/28/2023 CR S4766-4767)

    4766Yea
    4767Nay
    0NV
  3. MAY 07, 2024Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Reported by Senator Cardin without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  4. MAY 07, 2024Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Reported by Senator Cardin without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  5. MAY 07, 2024Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 378.

  6. APR 16, 2024Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  7. SEP 28, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  8. SEP 28, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: May 8, 2024

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Apr 16, 2024

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Sep 28, 2023

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