A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.

Senate Concurrent Resolution

S.Con.Res. 18

119th Congress

A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.

Held at the desk.

Introduced:Jul 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Casey

D - PA

Cosponsors

5

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Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill calls on the Russian government to immediately release Marc Fogel, an American citizen and teacher who was given a harsh prison sentence in Russia. It urges Russia to respect Fogel's human rights and provide full access for U.S. officials to visit him while he is in detention.

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

Introduced7/16/2025

StatusHeld at the desk.

ChamberSenate

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A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.

This bill calls on the Russian government to immediately release Marc Fogel, an American citizen and teacher who was given a harsh prison sentence in Russia. It urges Russia to respect Fogel's human rights and provide full access for U.S. officials to visit hi

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This bill calls on the Russian government to immediately release Marc Fogel, an American citizen and teacher who was given a harsh prison sentence in Russia. It urges Russia to respect Fogel's human rights and provide full access for U.S. officials to visit him while he is in detention.

Bill Number: 18
Introduced: 7/16/2025
Status: Held at the desk.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.
Bill Number: 18
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Held at the desk.
Introduced: 7/16/2025
Summary: This bill calls on the Russian government to immediately release Marc Fogel, an American citizen and teacher who was given a harsh prison sentence in Russia. It urges Russia to respect Fogel's human rights and provide full access for U.S. officials to visit him while he is in detention.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill calls on the Russian government to immediately release Marc Fogel, an American citizen and teacher who was given a harsh prison sentence in Russia. It urges Russia to respect Fogel's human rights and provide full access for U.S. officials to visit him while he is in detention.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This concurrent resolution calls on Russia to immediately release American citizen Marc Fogel and expresses that he has served more time in prison than his crimes can justify. It also urges Russia to respect Mr. Fogel's human rights and to provide full consular access to him while he remains in detention.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Calls for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, an American citizen imprisoned in Russia
Expresses that Fogel's prison sentence is unjust and disproportionate to his crimes
Urges Russia to respect Fogel's human rights and allow full consular access to him

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would put diplomatic pressure on Russia to release Marc Fogel, an American citizen who is currently serving a lengthy prison sentence there. His release would allow Fogel to return home to the United States and be reunited with his family. The bill would also help ensure Fogel's human rights are protected while he remains in Russian custody.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Related Subjects

Criminal procedure and sentencing

Detention of persons

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Europe

Human rights

International law and treaties

Russia

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

18, 119th Congress (2025). "A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sconres-18