H.R. 854 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Humanitarian Assistance to the Venezuelan People Act of 2019
H.R. 854 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 29, 2019, sponsored by Debbie Mucarsel-Powell with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 29, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Humanitarian Assistance to the Venezuelan People Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress a long term strategy for coordinating the provision of humanitarian assistance to Venezuelans both in Venezuela and in other parts of the Western Hemisphere and authorizes the President to provide humanitarian aid to such individuals.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 29, 2019
- Passed the HouseMar 25, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Mar 26, 2019)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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