Expressing the sense of Congress that the fatal radiation poisoning of Russian dissident and writer Alexander Litvinenko raises significant concerns about the potential involvement of elements of the Russian Government in Mr. Litvinenko's death and about the security and proliferation of radioactive materials.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Apr 2008): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 154 expresses Congress's view that the death of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko from radiation poisoning raises concerns about Russia's government involvement and the security of radioactive materials. The resolution states that the use of such materials poses a threat to people in Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other nations.
The bill specifically calls for the President and Secretary of State to encourage Russian officials to fully cooperate with the British investigation into Litvinenko's death. It also urges Russia to ensure the security of polonium-210, a radioactive substance that could be dangerous if used by terrorists.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2007. It has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, where further action would be considered.
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Timeline
2 Apr 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 154 do?
- H.Con.Res. 154 expresses Congress's view that the death of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko from radiation poisoning raises concerns about Russia's government involvement and the security of radioactive materials. The resolution states that the use of such materials poses a threat to people in Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other nations. The bill specifically calls for the President and Secretary of State to encourage Russian officials to fully cooperate with the British investigation into Litvinenko's death. It also urges Russia to ensure the security of polonium-210, a radioactive substance that could be dangerous if used by terrorists. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2007. It has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, where further action would be considered.
- Has H.Con.Res. 154 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 154. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 154?
- H.Con.Res. 154 was sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] (R-FL), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 154?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (2 Apr 2008).
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