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Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds.

USA117th CongressHRES-892| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2022
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (52)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to immediately release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds and permit him to return safely to the United States. The resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to ensure Paul Rusesabagina receives access to appropriate, qualified medical professionals and all medical care necessary to guarantee his physical integrity and psychological well-being. The resolution also urges the U.S. government in all interactions with the government of Rwanda to raise the case of Paul Rusesabagina and to press for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds. Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Paul Rusesabagina and their commitment to bringing him home.

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Timeline
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 8, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 9, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 9, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 21, 2022
Ms. Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 21, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5714-5716)
Jun 21, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.
Jun 21, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 14, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6608-6609)
Jul 14, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5714-5715)
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Jul 14, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • February 1, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 8, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 9, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • February 9, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 21, 2022
    Ms. Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • June 21, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5714-5716)


  • June 21, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.


  • June 21, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • July 14, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6608-6609)


  • July 14, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5714-5715)
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  • July 14, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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AfricaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsRwanda

Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds.

USA117th CongressHRES-892| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2022
This resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to immediately release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds and permit him to return safely to the United States. The resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to ensure Paul Rusesabagina receives access to appropriate, qualified medical professionals and all medical care necessary to guarantee his physical integrity and psychological well-being. The resolution also urges the U.S. government in all interactions with the government of Rwanda to raise the case of Paul Rusesabagina and to press for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds. Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Paul Rusesabagina and their commitment to bringing him home.

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Timeline
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 8, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 9, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 9, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 21, 2022
Ms. Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 21, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5714-5716)
Jun 21, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.
Jun 21, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 14, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6608-6609)
Jul 14, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5714-5715)
View Vote
Jul 14, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • February 1, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 8, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 9, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • February 9, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 21, 2022
    Ms. Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • June 21, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5714-5716)


  • June 21, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.


  • June 21, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • July 14, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6608-6609)


  • July 14, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5714-5715)
    View Vote


  • July 14, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (52)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsRwanda