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]

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.

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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.

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-09-22HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2015-09-22HouseH.Amdt.697 On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment (A002) Agreed to without objection.
2015-09-22HouseH.Amdt.697 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Smith (NJ). (consideration: CR H6184; text: CR H6184)
2015-09-22HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2015-09-22HouseH.Amdt.696 On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
2015-09-22HouseH.Amdt.696 Amendment (A001) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Smith (NJ). (consideration: CR H6184; text: CR H6184)
2015-09-22HouseConsidered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6183; text of measure as introduced: CR H6183-6184)
2015-09-22HouseCommittee on Foreign Affairs discharged. (consideration: CR H6183)
2015-09-22HouseMr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. (consideration: CR H6183)
2015-04-23HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2015-04-23HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2015-04-15HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
2015-04-15HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2015-03-11HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
2015-02-11HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
2015-01-26HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2015-01-26HouseIntroduced 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)

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