SR855: 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.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, September 16, 2026:

III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 855 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2026 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Collins , Mr. Kaine , and Ms. Murkowski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 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. Whereas the United States has sought to support democracy in the Russian Federation and with Russian individuals since 1991 to support democracy, economic growth, health, women, and youth; Whereas numerous nongovernmental organizations in the United States, including the National Endowment for Democracy, American Councils, and the Institute of International Education, have worked to support Russian individuals and build ties between the people of the United States and the people of the Russian Federation; Whereas, in May 2015, the Russian Federation enacted a law that permits Russian authorities to extrajudicially shut down foreign and international organizations operating in Russia to strengthen ties between people in the United States and people in Russia, including the National Endowment for Democracy, American Councils, …

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Sponsors

• Shaheen, Jeanne (D) · primary sponsor
• Wicker, Roger (R)
• Tillis, Thomas (R)
• Collins, Susan (R)
• Kaine, Timothy (D)
• Murkowski, Lisa (R)

Latest actions

1. September 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4758-4759)
2. September 16, 2026: Submitted in Senate

Common questions

What is SR855?

SR855 is a bill in Congress (119th 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.

What is the status of SR855?

In committee as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4758-4759) (September 16, 2026).

Who sponsored SR855?

Shaheen, Jeanne (D), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR855?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/855