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BOLIVAR Act
12/16/2024, 7:21 PM
Summary of Bill HR 825
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 825
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 with any person that it determines, with the concurrence of the Department of State, knowingly engages in significant business operations with the Maduro regime in Venezuela.
The bill lists exceptions, including where vital to U.S. national security or as necessary for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and other urgent lifesaving measures, or to carry out noncombatant evacuations.
The prohibition shall not apply to contracts that support U.S. government activities in Venezuela or to contracts with international organizations.
The State Department may waive the requirements of this bill upon determining that to do so is in the national interest.
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Current Status of Bill HR 825
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 825
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
8Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
28Democrat Cosponsors
7Republican Cosponsors
21Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 825
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 825
Comments
Eli Kerr
1 year ago
I can't believe this new bill they're trying to pass. It's gonna mess everything up for me and my family. I don't understand why they're even considering it. It's just gonna make things worse for everyone. I hope they come to their senses and realize how bad this is gonna be. #NotHappy
Zhuri Nixon
1 year ago
I don't like this. How will it impact us?
Neriah Sweeney
1 year ago
OMG this bill is cray! How will it impact us all?
