VoterlyH.Res. 156: Calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.
116th Congress · Sponsored from New York · Passed a chamber
What this bill does
This resolution condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up the assassination of Russian opposition leader and democracy advocate Boris Nemtsov. It also calls on the Department of State to impose sanctions on those involved and to report to Congress on the assassination.
Key facts
- Status Passed a chamber
- Introduced 2019-02-27
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 18
- Latest action Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] introduced H.Res. 156. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.Res. 156? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.Res. 156 do?
This resolution condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up the assassination of Russian opposition leader and democracy advocate Boris Nemtsov. It also calls on the Department of State to impose sanctions …
Who sponsored H.Res. 156?
Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] (D) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 156?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.Res. 156 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "Passed a chamber." See the latest action above for details.