AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act

Bill 118 s 1931, also known as the AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing human rights violations in Venezuela. The bill seeks to hold accountable individuals responsible for these violations and to support efforts to promote democracy and the rule of law in the country.

The AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act includes provisions for imposing sanctions on individuals involved in human rights abuses in Venezuela, such as freezing their assets and banning them from entering the United States. The bill also calls for increased support for civil society organizations in Venezuela that are working to promote human rights and democracy.

Additionally, the legislation requires the US government to report on the human rights situation in Venezuela and to provide assistance to Venezuelan refugees and migrants who have fled the country due to political persecution and violence. The bill also emphasizes the importance of working with international partners to address the crisis in Venezuela and to hold the Maduro regime accountable for its actions. Overall, the AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act aims to support efforts to protect human rights in Venezuela and to promote democracy and the rule of law in the country. It represents a bipartisan effort in Congress to address the ongoing crisis in Venezuela and to stand up for the rights of the Venezuelan people.