HR 8813
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Congressional oversight
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
United Nations
Venezuela
AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act
Introduced: September 13, 2022
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 14, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 14, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 13, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 13, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Assuring that the Fact-Finding Examination Continues to Track Human Rights in Venezuela Act or the AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act
This bill requires the Department of State to act in the United Nations to extend the mandate of the International Fact-Finding Mission in Venezuela and to provide technical assistance to the Fact-Finding Mission. The bill also authorizes the President to direct U.S. representatives to the United Nations to support actions addressing Venezuela's human rights violations.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committees of jurisdiction
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