A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

Senate Resolution 156 is a formal declaration by the United States Senate calling for the immediate release of Paul Whelan, a U.S. citizen who has been detained in Russia since 2018. The resolution urges the Russian government to provide Mr. Whelan with unrestricted consular access, ensure his safety, and guarantee due process rights for him and all other political prisoners. While this resolution does not carry the force of law, it serves as an official diplomatic tool to signal a unified congressional stance and pressure the Executive Branch to prioritize his release in international negotiations.