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HRES 259 115th Congress House International Affairs Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Foreign aid and international relief Human rights International organizations and cooperation Latin America Protest and dissent Rule of law and government transparency Sanctions Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Venezuela

Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

Introduced: April 6, 2017 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 7, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 7, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 8 (Roll no. 667). (text: CR 12/5/2017 CR H9659-9660)
Dec 7, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 8 (Roll no. 667).(text: CR 12/5/2017 CR H9659-9660)
Dec 7, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9730-9731)
Dec 5, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 5, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 259.
Dec 5, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9659-9663)
Dec 5, 2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 27, 2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
Jul 27, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 24, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 24, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 7, 2017 House · vote #667 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 419–8 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Urges the government of Venezuela to heed the calls of the international community to: (1) hold free, fair, and open elections; (2) release all political prisoners, including U.S. citizens; (3) respect the constitutional rights of the National Assembly; and (4) open a channel for international humanitarian assistance and medicines.

Calls for Organization of American States (OAS) member states to continue: (1) efforts to support the principles of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, regardless of Venezuela's intent to withdraw from the OAS; and (2) calls for the Venezuelan government to hold free and fair elections and release all political prisoners in a timely manner.

Recognizes the leadership of OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro in building a coalition of OAS member states in support of democracy and human rights for the Venezuelan people.

Encourages the President of the United States to prioritize: (1) a resolution of the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela; and (2) an effective response to the growing regional refugee crisis in Venezuela through multilateral cooperation with partners at the OAS and United Nations and through targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for the deterioration of democratic institutions and the rule of law.

What's happening now December 7, 2017

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Democratic 8 Republican 9