US HR227 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-3)
Status: Introduced on April 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-05-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-05-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Condemning the murder of Boris Nemtsov, offering condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, expressing solidarity with the people of Russia, and calling for an international investigation into this crime. Condemns the murder of Boris Nemtsov and the climate of fear, hatred, and impunity that surrounds this and other political murders in Russia. Offers condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Boris Nemtsov. Expresses solidarity with the people of Russia who are struggling against great odds to build a freer, more just, and prosperous future. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to support Russia's democratic opposition. Calls on: the President to make greater use of the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to invoke the Moscow Mechanism and conduct an international investigation into Boris Nemtsov's murder, and the government of Russia to establish a Commission of Inquiry consistent with U.N. guidelines and to cooperate with any international investigation or assessment of Boris Nemtsov's murder.
Title
Condemning the murder of Boris Nemtsov, offering condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, expressing solidarity with the people of Russia, and calling for an international investigation into this crime.
Sponsors
Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] |
Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] | Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. William Keating [D-MA] |
Rep. Sander Levin [D-MI] | Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] |
Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ] | Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-05-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. |
2015-04-29 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2015-04-29 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government studies and investigations
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Violent crime
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government studies and investigations
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Violent crime
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/227/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres227/BILLS-114hres227ih.pdf |