Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Apr 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 50, would have the U.S. Congress express its support for the people of Venezuela and call on the Venezuelan government to uphold human rights and civil liberties. Specifically, it would urge an end to killings and mistreatment by police and military, and call for adherence to international human rights obligations. The bill also encourages U.S. officials to assist Venezuelan democracy and human rights activists.
The resolution affects the people of Venezuela by expressing solidarity with their struggles for freedom and democratic governance. It also involves the U.S. government by encouraging the President and Secretary of State to engage with activists and promote democratic institutions.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007 and was later referred to a subcommittee. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and Senate but does not have the force of law.
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Timeline
17 Apr 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 50 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 50, would have the U.S. Congress express its support for the people of Venezuela and call on the Venezuelan government to uphold human rights and civil liberties. Specifically, it would urge an end to killings and mistreatment by police and military, and call for adherence to international human rights obligations. The bill also encourages U.S. officials to assist Venezuelan democracy and human rights activists. The resolution affects the people of Venezuela by expressing solidarity with their struggles for freedom and democratic governance. It also involves the U.S. government by encouraging the President and Secretary of State to engage with activists and promote democratic institutions. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007 and was later referred to a subcommittee. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and Senate but does not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 50 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 50. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 50?
- H.Con.Res. 50 was sponsored by Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large] (R-PR), with 42 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 50?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight. (17 Apr 2007).
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