House Simple Resolution 1132
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner, a citizen of the United States, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in February 2022.
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Passed House on Jun 24, 2022
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
1132
Congress
117
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Brittney Griner.
The resolution urges the United States, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Brittney Griner and to press for her release.
The resolution further urges the Russian government to provide consular access to Brittney Griner while she remains in detention and to respect her human rights.
Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Brittney Griner and a commitment to bringing her home.
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06/24/2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1204, H. Res. 1132 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H5892; text: CR H5892)
06/24/2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1204, H. Res. 1132 is considered passed House.
05/18/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
05/18/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:11:49 PM