Pub. L. 114-194 - Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Extension Act of 2016

114th Congress

Affects: 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Extension Act of 2016”.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TERMINATION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO VENEZUELA.

Section 5(e) of the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–278; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by striking “December 31, 2016” and inserting “December 31, 2019”.

Legislative History

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2845:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016):

Apr. 28, considered and passed Senate.

July 6, considered and passed House.