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HR 2542 112th Congress House

To withhold twenty percent of United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) for every permanent council meeting that takes place where Article 20 of…

Official title: To withhold twenty percent of United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) for every permanent council meeti… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To withhold twenty percent of United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) for every permanent council meeting that takes place where Article 20 of the Inter-American Charter is not invoked with regard to Venezuela's recent constitutional reforms, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 12, 2011 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Elections, voting, political campaign regulationForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperation
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Latin AmericaOrganization of American StatesPolitical movements and philosophiesRule of law and government transparencyVenezuela
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It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 15, 2011
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 1.
Dec 15, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 25, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Jul 14, 2011
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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 Latest action December 15, 2011

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 1.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) withhold 20% of U.S. assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) for every permanent council meeting at which Article 20 of the Inter-American Charter is not invoked with regard to Venezuela's recent constitutional reforms, and (2) resume making such contributions upon the invocation of Article 20 and the discussion of Venezuela's violation of the Inter-American Democratic Charter at a meeting of the Permanent Council of the OAS.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Republican 3
Brooks, Mo
· Jan 17, 2012
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Dec 12, 2011
MYRICK, SUE
· Dec 12, 2011
Schmidt, Jean
· Dec 12, 2011
BARTLETT, ROSCOE
· Sep 22, 2011
BURTON, DAN
· Sep 22, 2011
GALLEGLY, ELTON
· Sep 22, 2011
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Sep 22, 2011
McCotter, Thaddeus
· Sep 22, 2011
Poe, Ted
· Sep 22, 2011
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jul 14, 2011
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2542: To withhold twenty percent of United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) for every permanent council meeting that takes place where Article 20 of the Inter-American Charter is not invoked with regard to Venezuela's recent constitutional reforms, and for other purposes.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2542/
MLA
"H.R. 2542: To withhold twenty percent of United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) for every permanent council meeting that takes place where Article 20 of the Inter-American Charter is not invoked with regard to Venezuela's recent constitutional reforms, and for other purposes.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2542/.
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H.R. 2542, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2542/.
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[H.R. 2542: To withhold twenty percent of United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) for every permanent council meeting that takes place where Article 20 of the Inter-American Charter is not invoked with regard to Venezuela's recent constitutional reforms, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2542/)
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