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119-sres-855119th Congress

A resolution acknowledging that it is in the national interest of the United States to support democratic actors in the Russian Federation, commending the work of Russian civil society and independent media to expose and respond to the crimes of the government of Vladimir Putin and pursue accountability for such crimes.

Sponsored By: Senator Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Introduced

Summary

Backing pro-democracy Russians and independent media. This resolution would condemn the Russian government's repression and war crimes and call for renewed U.S. engagement with pro-democracy actors through the Democracy Fund and in consultation with the National Endowment for Democracy.

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  • Pro-democracy Russians, independent journalists, and civil society: The resolution expresses U.S. solidarity and highlights their work exposing war crimes, helping Ukrainians, and supporting antiwar Russians.
  • Political prisoners and detainees: It cites more than 1,700 political prisoners and names U.S. detainees such as Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner, bringing official attention to wrongful detentions.
  • U.S. diplomatic posture and NGOs: It urges the State Department to renew and bolster engagement and to consult groups like the National Endowment for Democracy, American Councils, and the Institute of International Education.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

NH • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

    ME • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

    AK • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

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