VOICE Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:02:29Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5670 VOICE Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:02 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5670

Venezuelans Overcoming Interference and Corruption in Elections Act or the VOICE Act

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on any foreign persons who prevent opposition candidates from participating in the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election.

Specifically, the President must impose sanctions on any foreign persons (including Venezuelan officials) who prevent opposition candidates from participating in, or who materially assist in preventing opposition candidates from participating in, the 2024 Venezuelan presidential elections. Sanctions include asset blocking, inadmissibility into the United States, and visa revocation. The President may waive sanctions based on a determination that such a waiver is in the national interest of the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 5670

Bill HR 5670 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill HR 5670 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2023. Bill HR 5670's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 21, 2023