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A resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 486
Bill 118 S.Res. 486 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that commends Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate. The resolution recognizes Machado's dedication to promoting democracy and human rights in Venezuela, as well as her efforts to challenge the authoritarian regime of President Nicolas Maduro.
The resolution highlights Machado's leadership in the opposition movement in Venezuela and her commitment to advocating for free and fair elections in the country. It also condemns the Maduro regime for its crackdown on political dissent and its violations of human rights.
The resolution calls on the US government to support Machado and other opposition leaders in Venezuela in their efforts to restore democracy and the rule of law in the country. It also urges the international community to stand with the Venezuelan people in their struggle for freedom and democracy. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 486 is a bipartisan effort to show solidarity with Maria Corina Machado and the Venezuelan opposition in their fight against the Maduro regime. It emphasizes the importance of supporting democracy and human rights in Venezuela and calls for continued international pressure on the Maduro government to respect the will of the Venezuelan people.
The resolution highlights Machado's leadership in the opposition movement in Venezuela and her commitment to advocating for free and fair elections in the country. It also condemns the Maduro regime for its crackdown on political dissent and its violations of human rights.
The resolution calls on the US government to support Machado and other opposition leaders in Venezuela in their efforts to restore democracy and the rule of law in the country. It also urges the international community to stand with the Venezuelan people in their struggle for freedom and democracy. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 486 is a bipartisan effort to show solidarity with Maria Corina Machado and the Venezuelan opposition in their fight against the Maduro regime. It emphasizes the importance of supporting democracy and human rights in Venezuela and calls for continued international pressure on the Maduro government to respect the will of the Venezuelan people.
Congressional Summary of SRES 486
This resolution commends Maria Corina Machado as the official presidential opposition candidate in Venezuela.
The resolution also (1) condemns efforts by the regime to prevent Maria Corina Machado from participating in Venezuela's 2024 presidential election, (2) rejects the regime’s efforts to carry out fraudulent presidential elections, (3) demands the regime permit reputable election observers to observe the election, and (4) urges the President to strengthen and reimpose sanctions because certain negotiated conditions have not been met.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 486
Bill SRES 486 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2023. Bill SRES 486 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2023. Bill SRES 486's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5762) as of December 5, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 486
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 486
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 486
A resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.
A resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.
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