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HCONRES 151 110th Congress House International Affairs Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation Democracy Freedom of the press Government Operations and Politics Human rights Murder Reporters and reporting Russia Technical assistance

Noting the disturbing pattern of killings of numerous independent journalists in Russia since 2000, and urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to authorize cooperation with outside investigators in solving those murders.

Introduced: May 22, 2007 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 19, 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 18, 2007
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 18, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 18, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 1 (Roll no. 500). (text: CR H6610)
Jun 18, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 1 (Roll no. 500).(text: CR H6610)
Jun 18, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6630)
Jun 18, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 18, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 151.
Jun 18, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6610-6612)
Jun 18, 2007
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 23, 2007
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 23, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 22, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 22, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 18, 2007 House · vote #500 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 388–1 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recalls the essential role that transparency and the free flow of information play in creating democratic institutions and civil society.

Recognizes the vital contribution made by independent journalists in Russia in bringing transparency and a free flow of information to readers after decades of Communist censorship and repression.

Notes the disturbing trend of murders of independent journalists in Russia over the last decade.

Encourages the President of the United States to offer Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials of the Russian government law enforcement investigative assistance to help identify and bring to justice those responsible for the many unsolved murders of journalists in Russia.

Urges President Putin to seek out competent, outside law enforcement assistance in the investigation of such murders.

What's happening now June 19, 2007

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2