Condemning the murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov on July 9, 2004, in Moscow and the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation.

Bill: 109-hres-499
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2005-10-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Murder
Reporters and reporting
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 
Condemns the July 2004 murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov in Moscow and the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation. 
 
Urges the government of Russia to: (1) continue its inquiries into Mr. Klebnikov's murder; and (2) take appropriate action to protect the independence and freedom of the Russian media and all visiting members of the media. 
 
Commends journalists working and living in Russia for their dedication to transparency and the truth. 

action_date: 2006-05-16
text: 
Condemns the July 2004 murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov in Moscow and the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation.
 
 Commends: (1) the Russian Prosecutor General's office for its continuing investigation of Mr. Klebnikov's murder; and (2) all journalists working and living in Russia for their dedication to transparency and the truth. 
 
Urges the government of Russia to: (1) continue inquiries to determine and bring to justice all parties involved in Mr. Klebnikov's murder; (2) accept offers of investigative assistance from the United States and other concerned governments; and (3) protect the independence and freedom of the Russian media and all visiting members of the media.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2616-2617)
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2616-2617)
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 499.
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2616-2617)
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: Mr. McCotter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Introduced in House