H.Con.Res. 224 · 109th Congress

Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2005-07-28
Latest action
2005-07-28 · Introduced in House

Summary

Expresses support for the people of Venezuela in their daily struggle for freedom, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law.

Calls on the government of Venezuela to: (1) abide by its obligations under international human rights treaties and international humanitarian law to ensure the rights of all individuals, irrespective of their political views; and (2) end killings, torture, and ill treatment by the police and military.

Encourages: (1) the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR) to monitor the human rights situation in Venezuela; and (2) the President and the Secretary of State to assist democracy and human rights activists and the nonviolent democratic opposition in Venezuela.