HCONRES 61
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
Asia
Canada
Europe
France
Georgia (Republic)
Germany
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Italy
Japan
Moldova
News media and reporting
Oil and gas
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Political movements and philosophies
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. and foreign investments
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation's continued membership in the G8 should be conditioned on its compliance with its international obligations and commitment to democratic principles and standards.
Introduced: February 25, 2009
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Feb 25, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 25, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Notes the undemocratic nature of the government of the Russian Federation's actions and policies restricting political and media freedoms and its failure to protect human rights.
Condemns Russia's violation of the Republic of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Calls upon the President to urge the governments of the other six original G8 member states to condition Russia's continued G8 membership on its adherence to the shared values of the organization's members.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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