Condemns the decisions by the Venezuelan Supreme Court on March 28, 2017, and March 29, 2017, stripping the opposition legislators of their parliamentary immunity, seizing power from the National Assembly, and nullifying all legislative actions. Recognizes the decision by such court on April 1, 2017, to restore the opposition legislators' parliamentary immunity and the National Assembly's legislative powers.
Urges the government of Venezuela to heed the calls of the international community to: (1) hold free, fair, and open elections; (2) release all political prisoners, including U.S. citizens; and (3) immediately accept international humanitarian assistance only through nongovernmental organizations. Calls for Organization of American States (OAS) member states to continue all efforts, including the consideration of a potential suspension of Venezuela from the OAS, if such government fails to take such actions.
Encourages the President of the United States to prioritize a resolution of the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, including through bilateral, targeted sanctions against individuals in the Venezuelan government responsible for the deterioration of democratic institutions and the rule of law.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-07 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-07 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 8 (Roll no. 667). (text: CR 12/5/2017 CR H9659-9660) | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-07 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9730-9731) | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-05 | Floor | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-05 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 259. | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-05 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9659-9663) | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-05 | Floor | Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2017-07-27 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended). | House committee actions |
| 2017-07-27 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2017-05-24 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2017-05-24 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2017-05-18 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. | House committee actions |
| 2017-04-06 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House floor actions |
| 2017-04-06 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |