Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 414
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution condemning the continued undemocratic measures by the Government of Venezuela to undermine the independence of democratic institutions and calling for a free and fair electoral process.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 27, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 27, 2018
Latest Action
Feb 27, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
414
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
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Illinois
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Delaware
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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New Jersey
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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Rhode Island
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Rhode Island
Democrat
Virginia
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Calls on the Venezuelan government to postpone the presidential election and any concurrent National Assembly, state legislative council, or municipal council elections scheduled for April 22, 2018, until: (1) credible election observers are allowed to observe the electoral process; (2) the National Electoral Council is led by trusted nonpartisan members; (3) opposition parties and candidates are free to peacefully compete in the election without threat of arrest or retribution; (4) arrangements are made for all Venezuelan voters, including those residing outside of Venezuela, to participate in the election; and (5) there is no link between an individual's vote and his or her receipt of food rations.

Condemns Venezuelan President Maduro's authoritarian steps to undermine democratic institutions.

Rejects the Venezuelan government's efforts to blame the country's economic, humanitarian, and political crisis on other actors instead of recognizing its own malfeasance and criminality.

Urges the Venezuelan government to permit the delivery of humanitarian assistance and to stop using food as a tool of political coercion.

Condemns the Venezuelan government for failing to credibly participate in internationally mediated negotiations to restore democracy, free political prisoners, and permit the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

Supports: (1) Peru's decision, as host of the Eighth Summit of the Americas, to not invite President Maduro; and (2) efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to examine Venezuela's use of torture and arbitrary detentions.

Text (1)
February 27, 2018
Actions (2)
02/27/2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1251-1252)
02/27/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:22 PM