A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Russian Federation should fully protect the freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards.

Bill: 109-sres-500
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2006-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Europe
Foreign service
Human rights
Negotiations
Police corruption
Regionalism (International organization)
Religion
Religious liberty
Russia
United Nations
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) urge the government of the Russian Federation to ensure full protection of freedoms for all religious communities and end the harassment of unregistered religious groups; (2) urge vigorous investigation and prosecution of criminal acts against registered and unregistered religious communities; (3) continue to raise concerns with the government of the Russian Federation over violations of religious freedom; (4) ensure that U.S. Embassy officials engage local officials throughout the Russian Federation and undertake outreach activities; (5) urge the government of the Russian Federation to invite representatives of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief to visit the Russian Federation and discuss issues relating to freedom of religion; and (6) urge the Council of Europe and other members of the G-8 to raise such issues with Russian officials in the context of the presidency of the council and membership in the G-8.

action_date: 2006-07-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) urge the government of the Russian Federation to ensure full protection of freedoms for all religious communities and end the harassment of unregistered religious groups; (2) urge vigorous investigation and prosecution of criminal acts against registered and unregistered religious communities; (3) continue to raise concerns with the government of the Russian Federation over violations of religious freedom; (4) ensure that U.S. Embassy officials engage local officials throughout the Russian Federation and undertake outreach activities; (5) urge the government of the Russian Federation to invite representatives of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief to visit the Russian Federation and discuss issues relating to freedom of religion; and (6) urge the Council of Europe and other members of the G-8 to raise such issues with Russian officials in the context of the presidency of the council and membership in the G-8.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7564)
action_date: 2006-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7564)
action_date: 2006-07-14
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7564)
action_date: 2006-07-14
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7564)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5507-5508)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5507)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate