S-1151 : Still Just a Bill

Venezuelan Contracting Restriction Act

This bill prohibits an executive agency from entering into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that has business operations with an authority of the Venezuelan government that is not recognized as the legitimate government of Venezuela by the U.S. government. (The United States recognizes Juan Guaido as interim President of the legitimate government of Venezuela.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-09-10CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 189.Senate
2019-09-10CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-85.Senate
2019-06-19CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2019-04-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-04-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Business ethics
  • Latin America
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
  • Venezuela

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