Public Law 113-278 · S. 2142 · Became law

Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014

Official title: “To impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters in Venezuela, to strengthen civil society in Venezuela, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: voice vote
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The House passed it by voice vote on December 10, 2014. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on December 18, 2014.

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