Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds.

Bill: 117-hres-892
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2022-02-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Rwanda

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: 
This resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to immediately release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds and permit him to return safely to the United States. 
 
 The resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to ensure Paul Rusesabagina receives access to appropriate, qualified medical professionals and all medical care necessary to guarantee his physical integrity and psychological well-being.
 
The resolution also urges the U.S. government in all interactions with the government of Rwanda to raise the case of Paul Rusesabagina and to press for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds.
 
Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Paul Rusesabagina and their commitment to bringing him home.

action_date: 2022-07-14
text: 
This resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to immediately release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds and permit him to return safely to the United States. 
 
 The resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to ensure Paul Rusesabagina receives access to appropriate, qualified medical professionals and all medical care necessary to guarantee his physical integrity and psychological well-being.
 
The resolution also urges the U.S. government in all interactions with the government of Rwanda to raise the case of Paul Rusesabagina and to press for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds.
 
Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Paul Rusesabagina and their commitment to bringing him home.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5714-5715)
action_date: 2022-07-14
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): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355).
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6608-6609)
action_date: 2022-06-21
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: 2022-06-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5714-5716)
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: Ms. Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2022-02-09
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-02-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-02-08
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Introduced in House