Venezuelan Human Rights and Democracy Protection Act

Summary

Venezuelan Human Rights and Democracy Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of State to require the U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) to use U.S. influence at the OAS to protect the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and strengthen the independent Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to protect human rights throughout the Western Hemisphere, especially in Venezuela. Directs the President to impose asset blocking and U.S. exclusion sanctions against any person, including a current or former official of the government of Venezuela or a person acting on behalf of such government, who has: (1) perpetrated or is responsible for directing acts of violence or human rights abuses against individuals participating in protests in Venezuela that began on February 12, 2014; (2) directed or ordered the arrest or prosecution of a person primarily because of the person's exercise of freedom of expression or assembly in relation to such protests; (3) knowingly assisted, sponsored, or provided significant financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, the commission of such acts; or (4) engaged in censorship against individuals or media outlets disseminating information in relation to such protests. Sets forth related penalty requirements. States that U.S. exclusion sanctions shall not apply if necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations or other applicable international obligations. Authorizes the President to waive sanctions if: (1) in the U.S. national security interests, or (2) conditions in Venezuela have improved with regard to respect for peaceful protest and basic human rights. Directs the President to transmit to Congress a list of persons who: (1) transfer or facilitate the transfer of goods or technologies that are likely to be used to commit serious rights abuses to Venezuela, to any entity organized under the laws of Venezuela, or to any national of Venezuela, for use in Venezuela; or (2) provide services with respect to such goods or technologies after their transfer to Venezuela. Directs the Secretary to submit comprehensive strategies to Congress: (1) promoting internet and information access freedom in Venezuela, and (2) outlining U.S. support for the citizens of Venezuela in seeking free elections and the development of an independent civil society. States that it shall be U.S. policy to: (1) support efforts to identify prisoners of conscience and cases of human rights abuses in Venezuela, and (2) offer refugee status or political asylum in the United States to political dissidents in Venezuela or assist in their relocation to other countries. Authorizes appropriations for assistance to civil society in Venezuela. Sunsets this Act two years after its enactment.

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Timeline

1. 7 May 2014

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 May 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 May 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 May 2014

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Committee

5. 9 May 2014

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 9 May 2014

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4047)

   Source: IntroReferral

7. 28 May 2014

   Passed

   On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4844-4846)

   Source: Floor

8. 28 May 2014

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4844-4846)

   Source: Floor

9. 28 May 2014

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4587.

   Source: Floor

10. 28 May 2014

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4844-4850)

    Source: Floor

11. 28 May 2014

    Floor

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

12. 2 June 2014

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

13. 5 June 2014

    Introduced

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 410.

    Source: Calendars

14. 21 July 2014

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Placed on Calendar Senate · 5 June 2014 · Download file
• Engrossed in House · 28 May 2014 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 7 May 2014 · Download file

Documents

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Murphy, Patrick [D-FL-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Garcia, Joe [D-FL-26] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7] · R · Cosponsor
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