# 117-sres-342: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the practice of politically motivated imprisonment of women around the world and calling on governments for the immediate release of women who are political prisoners.

117-sres-342, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the practice of politically motivated imprisonment of women around the world and calling on governments for the immediate release of women who are political prisoners., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6013-6014) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-sres-342
- Congress: 117
- Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the practice of politically motivated imprisonment of women around the world and calling on governments for the immediate release of women who are political prisoners.
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6013-6014)
- Introduced: 2021-08-07
- Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the practice of politically motivated imprisonment of women around the world and calling on governments for the immediate release of women who are political prisoners.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z

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- 117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jackie Walorski.
- 117-s-4587: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 117-s-4556: Respect for Marriage Act
- 117-sres-706: A resolution remembering former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe.

## Sources
- [117-sres-342 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/342)

## Related
- [117-s-475: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-475)
- [117-s-4822: DISCLOSE Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4822)
- [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)
- [117-s-4556: Respect for Marriage Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4556)
- [117-sres-706: A resolution remembering former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-706)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-342 (as of 2026-10-15).