SRES 716
117th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
A resolution 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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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 21, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3613)
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3613)
Committees of jurisdiction
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