HRES 247
112th Congress
House
International Affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Terrorism
Venezuela
Calling for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to be designated a state sponsor of terrorism for its support of Iran, Hezbollah, and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Introduced: May 4, 2011
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 2, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
May 4, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 4, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Condemns the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for its state-sponsored support of international terrorist groups.
Calls on the Secretary of State to designate Venezuela as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Urges cooperation on counter-terrorism initiatives between the U.S. government and allies in the region.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Committees of jurisdiction
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