New JerseyNew Jersey lawmakers would urge U.S. officials to seek Wilgus’s release
If adopted, New Jersey lawmakers would ask U.S. officials to seek the release of New Jersey native Jimmy Wilgus, whom they say Russia has held since 2016.
What it does
New Jersey lawmakers would urge the U.S. State Department to use federal hostage recovery law to seek James “Jimmy” Wilgus’s release from prison in Russia.
Argument forThe request could draw federal attention to Wilgus’s case and encourage officials to seek his release under the hostage recovery law.
Argument againstThe request might have little effect if federal officials choose not to act, since it would not require them to seek Wilgus’s release.
More detail
New Jersey lawmakers would urge the U.S. State Department to seek Wilgus’s release by using federal hostage recovery law. The request concerns James “Jimmy” Vincent Wilgus, a New Jersey native imprisoned in Russia. The resolution would ask federal officials to act but would not require them to do so. If adopted, the resolution would take effect immediately.
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History
- 2026
- Oct 5Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation CommitteeIntroduced
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