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.

Bill: 110-hconres-151
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2007-05-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Democracy
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Murder
Reporters and reporting
Russia
Technical assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: 
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. 

action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 1 (Roll no. 500). (text: CR H6610)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 1 (Roll no. 500).(text: CR H6610)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6630)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 151.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6610-6612)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Introduced in House