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Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023

1/22/2024, 1:45 PM

Summary of Bill S 3363

Bill 118 s 3363, also known as the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to support the people of Venezuela in their fight for human rights and civil liberties. The bill seeks to reauthorize and strengthen existing measures that hold the Venezuelan government accountable for its human rights abuses and violations of democratic principles.

The key provisions of the bill include continued support for Venezuelan civil society organizations, increased sanctions on individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses in Venezuela, and efforts to promote free and fair elections in the country. The bill also calls for increased humanitarian assistance to the Venezuelan people, who have been suffering from a severe economic and political crisis.

Overall, the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to stand with the people of Venezuela in their struggle for democracy and human rights. It reflects the United States' commitment to promoting freedom and justice around the world, and sends a strong message to the Venezuelan government that human rights violations will not be tolerated.

Congressional Summary of S 3363

Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill extends through 2025 authorizations for certain sanctions related to Venezuela. These include (1) sanctions against persons committing violence and human rights violations in Venezuela, (2) sanctions against persons acting on behalf of Russia supporting Venezuelan security forces, (3) restrictions on export of defense articles and services to Venezuela, and (4) restrictions on visas to senior Venezuelan officials.

Current Status of Bill S 3363

Bill S 3363 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 29, 2023. Bill S 3363 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 29, 2023.  Bill S 3363's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of November 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3363

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3363

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3363

Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023
A bill to reauthorize the Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014, and for other purposes.

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