HRES Bill 911 Commending María Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-12-05

Bill 118 HRES 911, also known as the resolution commending María Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate, was introduced in the US Congress on September 11, 2021. The resolution recognizes Machado's leadership and dedication to promoting democracy and human rights in Venezuela. María Corina Machado is a prominent Venezuelan politician and activist who has been a vocal critic of the authoritarian regime of President Nicolás Maduro. She has been a strong advocate for free and fair elections in Venezuela and has worked tirelessly to expose the human rights abuses and corruption of the Maduro government. The resolution highlights Machado's courage and resilience in the face of threats and intimidation from the Maduro regime. It also calls on the international community to support her and other opposition leaders in their efforts to restore democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 911 is a bipartisan effort to show solidarity with María Corina Machado and the Venezuelan people in their struggle for freedom and democracy. It sends a clear message that the United States stands with those who are fighting for a better future for Venezuela.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Alternative Names

Commending María Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.

Commending María Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.

Associated Legislation

A resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.

Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

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

Cosponsors and Supporters

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

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

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

A resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.Foreign Affairs

Commending María Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution commends Maria Corina Machado as the official presidential opposition candidate in Venezuela.

The resolution also (1) condemns efforts by the Maduro regime to prevent from participating in Venezuela's 2024 presidential electi...

Bill 118 HRES 911, also known as the resolution commending María Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate, was introduced in the US Congress on September 11, 2021. The resolution recognizes Machado's leadership and d...
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 911

Introduced on
2023-12-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/5/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution commends Maria Corina Machado as the official presidential opposition candidate in Venezuela.

The resolution also (1) condemns efforts by the Maduro regime to prevent from participating in Venezuela's 2024 presidential electi...

Bill 118 HRES 911, also known as the resolution commending María Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate, was introduced in the US Congress on September 11, 2021. The resolution recognizes Machado's leadership and d...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCommending María Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/20/2024

This resolution commends Maria Corina Machado as the official presidential opposition candidate in Venezuela.

The resolution also (1) condemns efforts by the Maduro regime to prevent from participating in Venezuela's 2024 presidential electi...


Latest Action12/5/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.