# 118-sres-156: A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

118-sres-156, A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to release United States citizen Paul Whelan., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI); status Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-sres-156
- Congress: 118
- Title: A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
- Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)
- Introduced: 2023-03-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 2
- 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 release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] (D-MI), 2023-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX), 2023-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [118-sres-156 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/156)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-sres-156 (as of 2026-10-15).