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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Jun 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 151, would express Congress's concern about the pattern of killings of independent journalists in Russia over the past decade. It would specifically call on Russian President Vladimir Putin to cooperate with outside investigators to solve these murders. The resolution also encourages the President of the United States to offer law enforcement investigative assistance to Russia to help identify those responsible.
The resolution would affect independent journalists in Russia by highlighting their situation and calling for justice in cases where they have been killed. It also acknowledges the importance of transparency and the free flow of information for democratic societies. The U.S. government, through this resolution, would be formally suggesting an offer of investigative help.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2007 and has since been received in the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress but does not require the President's signature to become law. Its next steps would involve consideration and potential action by the Senate committee.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
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.
Timeline
19 Jun 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 151 do?
- This concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 151, would express Congress's concern about the pattern of killings of independent journalists in Russia over the past decade. It would specifically call on Russian President Vladimir Putin to cooperate with outside investigators to solve these murders. The resolution also encourages the President of the United States to offer law enforcement investigative assistance to Russia to help identify those responsible. The resolution would affect independent journalists in Russia by highlighting their situation and calling for justice in cases where they have been killed. It also acknowledges the importance of transparency and the free flow of information for democratic societies. The U.S. government, through this resolution, would be formally suggesting an offer of investigative help. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2007 and has since been received in the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress but does not require the President's signature to become law. Its next steps would involve consideration and potential action by the Senate committee.
- Has H.Con.Res. 151 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 151. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 151?
- H.Con.Res. 151 was sponsored by Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ), with 32 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 151?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (19 Jun 2007).
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