Senate Bill 2977
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Extension Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 4, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2977
Congress
116
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Extension Act of 2019
This bill extends to December 31, 2021, statutory provisions requiring sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violence or human rights abuses in Venezuela. Currently, such provisions are set to expire December 31, 2019.
12/17/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 364.
12/17/2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
12/11/2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
12/04/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
12/04/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:45:54 AM