# 117-sres-165: A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

117-sres-165, A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI); status Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5056-5057; text: CR S5057) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-sres-165
- Congress: 117
- Title: A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
- Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5056-5057; text: CR S5057)
- Introduced: 2021-04-20
- Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] (D-MI), 2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX), 2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-sres-165 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/165)

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- [117-s-1404: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1404)
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- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-s-4587: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4587)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-165 (as of 2026-10-15).