US HB854 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-0)
Status: Engrossed on March 26 2019 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-26 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

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. The strategy shall cover topics including how to provide public health commodities, food, and technical assistance. It shall also describe (1) current and anticipated challenges to distributing humanitarian assistance in Venezuela and elsewhere, and (2) how the United States is coordinating efforts with other countries. The Government Accountability Office shall report to Congress on the impact of U.S. assistance for Venezuelans throughout the Western Hemisphere.

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Title

Humanitarian Assistance to the Venezuelan People Act of 2019

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-03-26SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2019-03-25HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-03-25HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2769-2770)
2019-03-25HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 854.
2019-03-25HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2769-2771)
2019-03-25HouseMr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-03-14HouseCommittee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
2019-03-14HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-03-14HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-01-29HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-01-29HouseIntroduced in House

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