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H.R.4587: Venezuelan Human Rights and Democracy Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 7, 2014
- Latest Major Action July 21, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (9 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Venezuelan Human Rights and Democracy Protection Act - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of State (Secretary) to require the U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) to use U.S. influence at the OAS to protect the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and strengthen efforts by international and multilateral organizations to protect human rights throughout the Western Hemisphere, especially in Venezuela. (Sec. 5)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 21, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| June 5, 2014 |
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 410.
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| June 2, 2014 |
Received in the Senate.
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| May 28, 2014 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4844-4846) |
| May 28, 2014 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4587.
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| May 28, 2014 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4844-4850)
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| May 28, 2014 |
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| May 9, 2014 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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| May 9, 2014 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 7, 2014 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| May 7, 2014 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| May 7, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) |