H.R. 8813 · 117th Congress
AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Albio Sires
- Introduced
- 2022-09-13
- Latest action
- 2022-09-14 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
Assuring that the Fact-Finding Examination Continues to Track Human Rights in Venezuela Act or the AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act
This bill requires the Department of State to act in the United Nations to extend the mandate of the International Fact-Finding Mission in Venezuela and to provide technical assistance to the Fact-Finding Mission. The bill also authorizes the President to direct U.S. representatives to the United Nations to support actions addressing Venezuela's human rights violations.