United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2542 — To withhold twenty percent of United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) for every permanent council meeting that takes place where Article 20 of the Inter-American Charter is not invoked with regard to Venezuela's recent constitutional reforms, and for other purposes.

Last action — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 1.

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) withhold 20% of U.S. assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) for every permanent council meeting at which Article 20 of the Inter-American Charter is not invoked with regard to Venezuela's recent constitutional reforms, and (2) resume making such contributions upon the invocation of Article 20 and the discussion of Venezuela's violation of the Inter-American Democratic Charter at a meeting of the Permanent Council of the OAS.

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Action History

  1. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 1.

  2. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2542 do?
Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) withhold 20% of U.S. assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) for every permanent council meeting at which Article 20 of the Inter-American Charter is not invoked with regard to Venezuela's recent constitutional reforms, and (2) resume making such contributions upon the invocation of Article 20 and the discussion of Venezuela's violation of the Inter-American Democratic Charter at a meeting of the Permanent Council of the OAS.
Who sponsors HR 2542?
HR 2542 is sponsored by Connie Mack (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2542?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2542?
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