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United States · Resolution · HCONRES

H.Con.Res. 50 (110th)

Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela.

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Introduced

31 January 2007

Last action

17 April 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.

Sponsors

Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Mario Diaz-Balart, Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Stevan Pearce, Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Jeff Fortenberry, Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Harold Rogers, Christopher Smith, Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Joe Wilson, ROBERT GOODLATTE, Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], PAUL RYAN, Rep. Davis, David [R-TN-1], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], STEVE CHABOT, Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-42], KEVIN BRADY, Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Jim Jordan, Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1], Darrell Issa, Kenny Marchant, Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], DANA ROHRABACHER, Gus Bilirakis, Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

23 January 2025

Defence · Rule of law

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Summary

Expresses support for the people of Venezuela in their daily struggle for freedom, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law. Calls on the government of Venezuela to: (1) abide by its obligations under international human rights treaties and international humanitarian law to ensure the rights of all individuals, irrespective of their political views; and (2) end killings, torture, and ill treatment by the police and military. Encourages: (1) the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR) to monitor the human rights situation in Venezuela; and (2) the President and the Secretary of State to assist democracy and human rights activists and the nonviolent democratic opposition in Venezuela. Expresses support for the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for his continued attention and support for freedom of expression in Venezuela.

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Timeline

  1. 31 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 April 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

Documents

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