H.Res. 259: Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

115th Congress · Sponsored from Florida · Passed a chamber

What this bill does

Urges the government of Venezuela to heed the calls of the international community to: (1) hold free, fair, and open elections; (2) release all political prisoners, including U.S. citizens; (3) respect the constitutional rights of the National Assembly; and (4) open a channel for international humanitarian assistance and medicines. Calls for Organization of American States (OAS) member states to continue: (1) efforts to support the principles of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, regardless of Venezuela's intent to withdraw from the OAS; and (2) calls for the Venezuelan government to hold free and fair elections and release all political prisoners in a timely manner. Recognizes the leadership of OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro in building a coalition of OAS member states in support of democracy and human rights for the Venezuelan people. Encourages the President of the United States to prioritize: (1) a resolution of the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela; and (2) an effective response to the growing regional refugee crisis in Venezuela through multilateral cooperation with partners at the OAS and United Nations and through targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for the deterioration of democratic institutions and the rule of law.

Key facts

• Status Passed a chamber
• Introduced 2017-04-06
• Policy area International Affairs
• Cosponsors 40
• Latest action Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsor

Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6]

Lead sponsor · Florida

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Who funds the sponsor?

Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6] introduced H.Res. 259. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.

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