US SR378 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 29 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-03-16 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 399.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life of Russian opposition leader Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov and renewing the call for a full and transparent investigation into the tragic murder of Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov in Moscow on February 27, 2015. Recognizes the legacy of Russian opposition leader Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov, who dedicated his life to fighting corruption and promoting the principles of democracy, rule of law, and the inherent dignity of human beings. Encourages the public release of all surveillance tapes in the area surrounding the crime scene to aid in the investigation. Urges the U.S. government, in official contacts with representatives of the Russian government, to emphasize the importance of bringing to justice all of the conspirators in the murder of Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov. Calls on the President to increase significantly U.S. support for the causes for which Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov gave his life.

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Title

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life of Russian opposition leader Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov and renewing the call for a full and transparent investigation into the tragic murder of Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov in Moscow on February 27, 2015.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-16SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 399.
2016-03-16SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2016-03-10SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2016-02-29SenateReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1088)

Same As/Similar To

HR697 (Same As) 2016-04-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

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