H.R. 1918 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018
H.R. 1918 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Apr 5, 2017, sponsored by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with 25 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 5, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-335
What it does
Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018 This bill imposes restrictions and sanctions on institutions and individuals responsible for the Nicaraguan government's violence and infringement of the civil rights of protesters.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 5, 2017
- Passed the HouseOct 3, 2017
- Passed the SenateNov 27, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 13, 2018
- Became lawDec 20, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-335. (Dec 20, 2018)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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