House passes resolution demanding Russia release Brittney Griner

The U.S. House on Friday approved a bipartisan resolution calling for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since February.

The resolution, introduced by Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton, calls on Russia to "immediately release" the 31-year-old Griner, and asks U.S. officials to "raise the case" of Griner's release when communicating with Russia.

The Phoenix Mercury, Griner's WNBA team, applauded the resolution, tweeting Saturday that "Stanton and many others are continuing to work with the White House, State Department and Brittney's family to secure her safe return home."