S.Res. 537 · 114th Congress

A resolution expressing profound concern about the ongoing political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, urging the release of political prisoners, and calling for respect of constitutional and democratic processes.

Stage: Reported from committee
Sponsor: Benjamin Cardin
Introduced: 2016-07-14
Latest action: 2016-12-07 · Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

Subjects

International affairs

International organizations and cooperation

Human rights

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Foreign aid and international relief

Rule of law and government transparency

Judicial procedure and administration

Latin America

Protest and dissent

World health

Detention of persons

Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Food assistance and relief

Venezuela