Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Extension Act of 2016

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HR 5134

Introduced

Apr 29, 2016

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subs ...

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Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Foreign property Human rights International Affairs Latin America Protest and dissent Sanctions Venezuela Visas and passports

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Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Extension Act of 2016

This bill amends the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 to extend through December 31, 2019, provisions requiring the President to impose sanctions against individuals in Venezuela who are responsible for human rights violations.

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Apr 29, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 29, 2016

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