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Search Results: keywords:"wrongful detention"

S. RES. 753 — Calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:380
S. RES. 753 is a resolution submitted to the Senate calling for the immediate and unconditional release of George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The resolution urges the Taliban to respect his human rights and calls on Qatar to continue its...
Simple Explanation
A group of important people in the U.S. want to help George, an American, who was taken by the Taliban. They are asking everyone to help bring him back home safely and to stop taking any other Americans.
H. R. 10255 — To provide the United States Government with additional tools to deter state and non-state actors from wrongfully detaining United States nationals for political leverage, and for other purposes.
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November 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,340
The Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024 aims to equip the United States Government with new tools to discourage both nations and non-state groups from wrongfully detaining U.S. nationals for political purposes. It establishes a framework for designating foreign...
Simple Explanation
The Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024 is like a special toolkit that helps the U.S. try to stop other countries or groups from keeping U.S. citizens as captives to get what they want. It has rules for who might be causing trouble, ways to work with other countries to fix the problem, and some money set aside to help tell people where it might be dangerous to travel.
H. RES. 1347 — Calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:374
H. RES. 1347 calls for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen wrongfully detained by the Taliban since December 5, 2022. The resolution condemns the Taliban's practice of detaining U.S. citizens for political purposes and urges them to respect...
Simple Explanation
George Glezmann is a person from the United States who was taken by the Taliban, and this special message from Congress says he should be let go right away. It also says the President and others should work really hard to help him, and thanks a country called Qatar for trying to help too.
H. RES. 1348 — Urging the Government of Nigeria to immediately release Tigran Gambaryan from imprisonment.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:361
H. RES. 1348 is a resolution urging the Government of Nigeria to immediately release Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and former Federal agent, from imprisonment. The resolution highlights that he was wrongfully detained in Nigeria and calls upon the U.S. Government to use...
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H. RES. 1348 is a message from the U.S. government asking Nigeria to let a person named Tigran go home because they think he was put in jail unfairly. They also want Nigeria to treat him well and let him talk to his family and doctors.
S. RES. 385 — Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
June 04, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:682
S. RES. 385 is a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a journalist for the Wall Street Journal, who was wrongfully detained by Russia in March 2023 on unsubstantiated espionage charges. The resolution encourages U.S. officials, including...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate wants Russia to let a journalist named Evan Gershkovich go free because they think it's unfair he was put in jail, and they want leaders in America to help get him and others like him released.
H. RES. 1066 — Calling for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of United States citizens by the Taliban.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:301
H. RES. 1066 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives on March 7, 2024, by Ms. Lofgren, which calls for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United States citizen detained by the Taliban. The resolution condemns the wrongful detention of U.S. citizens...
Simple Explanation
This bill is asking for a man from the United States, named Mahmood Habibi, to be let go by the Taliban, a group that has locked him up without a good reason. It says the United States should keep trying to help him come back home to his family.
S. RES. 385 — Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
May 07, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:702
S. RES. 385 is a resolution passed by the United States Senate calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist who was wrongfully detained by the Russian government in March 2023. The resolution urges U.S. officials, including the President and...
Simple Explanation
The Senate wants a man named Evan, who is an American journalist, to be let go because he was taken by Russian authorities. They are asking important U.S. leaders to help set him and others free, and they are also sharing kind thoughts with the families of those who are waiting for their loved ones to come home.
H. R. 9976 — To amend the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act to establish a designation of state sponsor of wrongful or unlawful, and for other purposes.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,219
H.R. 9976 aims to amend the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act by creating a new category for states that support wrongful or unlawful detention. This bill allows the Secretary of State to designate countries that repeatedly detain U.S....
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H.R. 9976 is like a rulebook that helps the U.S. decide if a country is being mean by keeping American people they shouldn’t, and if they are, the U.S. can put them in timeout like taking away their goodies or not being friends with them anymore.
S. RES. 753 — Calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban.
August 01, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:398
The Senate Resolution 753 calls for the immediate and unconditional release of George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since December 5, 2022. It urges the Taliban to respect his human rights and encourages Qatar to assist in securing his release. The...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 753 is like a strong letter from the big group of people in the U.S. Senate, asking the Taliban to let a man named George Glezmann, who is from the U.S., come home because they shouldn't keep him locked up. They also want a country named Qatar to help, and they want to tell all American families that they are thinking about them if someone they love is being kept unfairly in another country.
H. RES. 1192 — Recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in countering the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:605
H. RES. 1192 acknowledges the increasing dangers to freedom of the press and free expression globally and emphasizes the important role of an independent press in combating authoritarianism and misinformation. It highlights various incidents and statistics showing harm to...
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Imagine people around the world sharing important news stories. H. RES. 1192 says it's really important for everyone to be able to tell these stories without fear, and it asks for safer ways for storytellers (journalists) to work and be free.
S. RES. 616 — Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:219
S. RES. 616 is a resolution condemning the Azerbaijani government's treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, a noted academic and economist, who has been imprisoned under harsh conditions. The resolution criticizes Azerbaijan for wrongful detention and suppression of academic...
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S. RES. 616 is like a letter from a group of important people asking another country to let a smart, important man out of a bad place where he’s not being treated nicely, and they want him to come home now.
H. RES. 965 — Calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.
June 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:254
H. RES. 965 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, an American citizen detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The resolution criticizes the Taliban for their treatment of detainees and urges the U.S. government and Qatar, the...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. House of Representatives wants the Taliban to let Ryan Corbett, an American who got unfairly taken away, go back home. They are also asking for help from other countries and saying it's wrong to keep people like this.
S. RES. 638 — Calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.
April 11, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:391
S. RES. 638 is a resolution from the United States Senate calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a U.S. citizen detained by the Taliban. The resolution condemns his detention, urges the Taliban to respect his human rights, and calls on U.S. officials to work for...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate wants someone named Ryan, who was taken by a group called the Taliban, to be set free right away, and they are telling important people to help make this happen and to stop taking people for bad reasons.
S. 5340 — To provide the United States Government with additional tools to deter state and non-state actors from wrongfully detaining United States nationals for political leverage, and for other purposes.
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November 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,300
The bill, titled the Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024, aims to provide the U.S. government with additional tools to deter foreign governments or entities from wrongfully detaining American citizens for political leverage. It proposes measures like designating...
Simple Explanation
The Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024 is a plan to stop bad guys from other countries from taking Americans as hostages to get what they want. It suggests giving warnings before traveling to risky places and making sure people know the dangers, while also putting rules in place to try and bring people home safely if they are taken.
S. 3923 — To provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,657
The bill, S. 3923, titled the "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024," aims to enhance public safety by ensuring effective use of immigration detainers. It expresses Congress's view that removing criminal aliens improves national security and mandates cooperation...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help keep people safe by making sure the rules about people who aren't allowed to stay in the country are followed better, and it gives money to places that follow these rules. It also says police can hold certain people a bit longer if needed, and gives them protection if they make a mistake.
H. R. 9830 — To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from furnishing consumer reports containing adverse items of information about a consumer that resulted from that consumer being unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:593
H.R. 9830, titled the “Fair Credit for American Hostages Act,” proposes changes to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It aims to prevent credit reporting agencies from including negative information in credit reports that result from a person being unlawfully or wrongfully...
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H.R. 9830 wants to make sure that if someone is unfairly kept in another country, the bad things that happen to them there, like missing bills, don't make their credit look bad back home. This means credit agencies can't tell others about these bad things if they happened when the person wasn't at fault.
H. RES. 1012 — Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.
February 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:273
H. RES. 1012 condemns the actions of the Azerbaijani government in arresting and mistreating Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, a respected academic and economist. The resolution calls for his immediate and unconditional release, highlighting his deteriorating health and lack of access to...
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This bill talks about how the government of Azerbaijan treated a man named Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu unfairly by putting him in jail and not letting him have a lawyer. It asks for him to be set free quickly and wants the people who talk to other countries for the U.S. to make sure this happens.

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