HR Bill 825 BOLIVAR Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-02-02

The BOLIVAR Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 825, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. The BOLIVAR Act aims to increase pressure on the Venezuelan government by imposing additional sanctions on individuals and entities that are involved in corruption, human rights abuses, and undermining democracy in Venezuela. These sanctions could include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on financial transactions. Additionally, the BOLIVAR Act seeks to provide support to the Venezuelan people by authorizing humanitarian assistance and promoting free and fair elections in the country. This could involve providing aid to Venezuelan refugees, supporting civil society organizations, and working with international partners to monitor and support democratic processes in Venezuela. Overall, the BOLIVAR Act is a bipartisan effort to address the crisis in Venezuela and hold accountable those responsible for the deteriorating situation in the country. It reflects the US government's commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, and stability in the region.

Recent Activity

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.

Alternative Names

BOLIVAR Act

BOLIVAR Act

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act

To prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime, and for other purposes.

BOLIVAR Act

BOLIVAR Act

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act

To prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime, and for other purposes.

BOLIVAR Act

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act

BOLIVAR Act

BOLIVAR Act

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act

To prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime, and for other purposes.

BOLIVAR Act

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act

BOLIVAR Act

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act

BOLIVAR Act

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act

BOLIVAR Act

To prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

BOLIVAR Act

BOLIVAR Act

Policy Areas

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact

Business ethics

Latin America

Public contracts and procurement

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Venezuela

Business ethics

Latin America

Public contracts and procurement

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Venezuela

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]

Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]

Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]

Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]

Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3]

Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]

Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]

Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]

Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]

Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]

Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3]

Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]

Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3]

Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

Committees and Subcommittees

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Variations and Revisions

Keith SelfBOLIVAR ActOversight and Accountability

BOLIVAR Act

11/21/2024, 1:43 AM

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act or the BOLIVAR Act

This bill temporarily prohibits an executive agency from entering into a contract for the procurement of goods or services w...

The BOLIVAR Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 825, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

The BOLIVAR Act ai...
Congress
118

Number
HR - 825

Introduced on
2023-02-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/2/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act or the BOLIVAR Act

This bill temporarily prohibits an executive agency from entering into a contract for the procurement of goods or services w...

The BOLIVAR Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 825, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

The BOLIVAR Act ai...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Business ethics
Latin America
Public contracts and procurement
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Venezuela

Comments

APPROVED
NS
Neriah Sweeney
OMG this bill is cray! How will it impact us all?

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/21/2023

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act or the BOLIVAR Act

This bill temporarily prohibits an executive agency from entering into a contract for the procurement of goods or services w...


Latest Action11/19/2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.