A resolution expressing profound concern about the growing political, humanitarian, and economic crisis in Venezuela and the widespread human rights abuses perpetrated by the Government of Venezuela.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8182-8183)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Dec 20, 2017

Expresses concern about the humanitarian impacts of the crisis suffered by the people of Venezuela.

Urges President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro to permit the delivery of international humanitarian assistance.

Calls on the government of Venezuela to release all political prisoners, respect internationally recognized human rights, ensure the neutrality and professionalism of all security forces, and respect the Venezuelan people's rights to freedom of expression and assembly.

Supports the review by the Organization of American States (OAS) of whether human rights abuses in Venezuela warrant an investigation by the International Criminal Court.

Urges the President of the United States to: (1) provide full support for OAS efforts in examining the human rights situation in Venezuela, and (2) instruct appropriate federal agencies to hold Venezuelan government officials accountable for violations of U.S. law and abuses of internationally recognized human rights.

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Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] · D–FL

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Dec 20, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8182-8183)
Dec 20, 2017
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.Res.363, 115th Congress: A resolution expressing profound concern about the growing political, humanitarian, and economic crisis in Venezuela and the widespread human rights abuses perpetrated by the Government of Venezuela.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/363

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2017-12-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres363/BILLS-115sres363is.htm

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Analyze S.Res.363 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.363, 115th Congress: A resolution expressing profound concern about the growing political, humanitarian, and economic crisis in Venezuela and the widespread human rights abuses perpetrated by the Government of Venezuela.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/363

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2017-12-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres363/BILLS-115sres363is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.363, 115th Congress: A resolution expressing profound concern about the growing political, humanitarian, and economic crisis in Venezuela and the widespread human rights abuses perpetrated by the Government of Venezuela.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/363

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2017-12-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres363/BILLS-115sres363is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.363, 115th Congress: A resolution expressing profound concern about the growing political, humanitarian, and economic crisis in Venezuela and the widespread human rights abuses perpetrated by the Government of Venezuela.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/363

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2017-12-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres363/BILLS-115sres363is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.363 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.