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Condemning the murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov on July 9, 2004, in Moscow and the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation.

Introduced: October 18, 2005 See on congress.gov
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 16, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 16, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2616-2617)
May 16, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2616-2617)
May 16, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 499.
May 16, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2616-2617)
May 16, 2006
Mr. McCotter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Nov 16, 2005
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 16, 2005
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 16, 2005
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 16, 2005
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 16, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
Oct 18, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Oct 18, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the July 2004 murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov in Moscow and the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation.

Commends: (1) the Russian Prosecutor General's office for its continuing investigation of Mr. Klebnikov's murder; and (2) all journalists working and living in Russia for their dedication to transparency and the truth.

Urges the government of Russia to: (1) continue inquiries to determine and bring to justice all parties involved in Mr. Klebnikov's murder; (2) accept offers of investigative assistance from the United States and other concerned governments; and (3) protect the independence and freedom of the Russian media and all visiting members of the media.

What's happening now May 16, 2006

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 4