Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 552
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
Active
Active
Passed House on Oct 22, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 11, 2019
Latest Action
Oct 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
552
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (1)
checkPassed on October 22, 2019
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8362)
Summary

This resolution urges Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also urges Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he is afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

Text (2)
October 22, 2019
September 11, 2019
Actions (10)
10/22/2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10/22/2019
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8362)
10/22/2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8362)
10/22/2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 552.
10/22/2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8362-8364)
10/22/2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
09/25/2019
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
09/25/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/11/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
09/11/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:04 PM