Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 363
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution expressing profound concern about the growing political, humanitarian, and economic crisis in Venezuela and the widespread human rights abuses perpetrated by the Government of Venezuela.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 20, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 20, 2017
Latest Action
Dec 20, 2017
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
363
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
Democrat
Florida
Democrat
Illinois
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
Virginia
Democrat
Wisconsin
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Expresses concern about the humanitarian impacts of the crisis suffered by the people of Venezuela.

Urges President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro to permit the delivery of international humanitarian assistance.

Calls on the government of Venezuela to release all political prisoners, respect internationally recognized human rights, ensure the neutrality and professionalism of all security forces, and respect the Venezuelan people's rights to freedom of expression and assembly.

Supports the review by the Organization of American States (OAS) of whether human rights abuses in Venezuela warrant an investigation by the International Criminal Court.

Urges the President of the United States to: (1) provide full support for OAS efforts in examining the human rights situation in Venezuela, and (2) instruct appropriate federal agencies to hold Venezuelan government officials accountable for violations of U.S. law and abuses of internationally recognized human rights.

Text (1)
December 20, 2017
Actions (2)
12/20/2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8182-8183)
12/20/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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