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- H.CON.RES.50
H.CON.RES.50: Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 31, 2007
- Latest Major Action April 17, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (All Republicans)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
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| Jan. 31, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Luis G. Fortuno (R-Puerto Rico) |