S. 2142 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014
S. 2142 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Mar 13, 2014, sponsored by Robert Menendez with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 13, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 113-278
What it does
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 - (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that: the United States aspires to a mutually beneficial relationship with Venezuela based on respect for human rights and the rule of law, and a productive relationship on issues of public security, including counter narcotics and counterterrorism; the United States supports the efforts of the people of Venezuela to real…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert Menendez (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 13, 2014
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2014
- Passed the HouseDec 10, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2014
- Became lawDec 18, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-278. (Dec 18, 2014)
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Other International Affairs bills in the 113th Congress
- H.R. 1151: To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the…
- S. 793: Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act of 2013
- S. 1545: PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013
- S. 1901: Support for United States-Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear Cooperation Act
- S. 2183: A bill entitled "United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions".
- H.R. 4152: Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014
- H.R. 2939: To award the Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres.
- S. 653: Near East and South Central Asia Religious Freedom Act of 2014
- S. 1104: Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2014
- H.R. 3212: Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014
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