US HR50 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 26-11)
Status: Introduced on January 26 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-09-22 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 26 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-09-22 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014. Condemns the Russian Federation for its illegal imprisonment of Nadiya Savchenko, and calls on the Russian Federation to release her immediately. Calls on the United States, its European allies, and the international community to support efforts to release Nadiya Savchenko and other illegally detained persons. Reiterates that it is U.S. policy to not recognize the de jure or de facto sovereignty of the Russian Federation over any part of Ukraine, its airspace, or its territorial waters. Calls upon the United States to impose targeted sanctions against persons responsible for the kidnapping, arrest, and imprisonment of Nadiya Savchenko and other illegally detained persons. Expresses solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
Title
Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.
Sponsors
Rep. Sander Levin [D-MI] | Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH] | Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] |
Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ] | Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] |
Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL] | Rep. Brendan Boyle [D-PA] | Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY] | Rep. Ryan Costello [R-PA] |
Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH] | Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] | Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D-CT] | Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY] |
Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL] | Rep. Reid Ribble [R-WI] | Rep. Leonard Lance [R-NJ] | Rep. David Schweikert [R-AZ] |
Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] | Sen. Adam Schiff [D-CA] |
Rep. Christopher Gibson [R-NY] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] | Rep. Jared Polis [D-CO] | Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO] |
Rep. William Keating [D-MA] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] |
Rep. Robin Kelly [D-IL] | Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] | Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA] |
Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-09-22 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
2015-09-22 | House | H.Amdt.697 On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment (A002) Agreed to without objection. |
2015-09-22 | House | H.Amdt.697 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Smith (NJ). (consideration: CR H6184; text: CR H6184) |
2015-09-22 | House | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. |
2015-09-22 | House | H.Amdt.696 On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
2015-09-22 | House | H.Amdt.696 Amendment (A001) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Smith (NJ). (consideration: CR H6184; text: CR H6184) |
2015-09-22 | House | Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6183; text of measure as introduced: CR H6183-6184) |
2015-09-22 | House | Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged. (consideration: CR H6183) |
2015-09-22 | House | Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. (consideration: CR H6183) |
2015-04-23 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
2015-04-23 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
2015-04-15 | House | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent . |
2015-04-15 | House | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
2015-03-11 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. |
2015-02-11 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. |
2015-01-26 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2015-01-26 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SR52 (Related) 2015-02-12 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1011)
Subjects
Detention of persons
Europe
Human rights
International affairs
Military personnel and dependents
Russia
Ukraine
Europe
Human rights
International affairs
Military personnel and dependents
Russia
Ukraine