HR 2542 · 112th Congress · International Affairs

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.

Introduced 2011-07-14· Sponsored by Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14]· House

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Latest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 1.(2011-12-15)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (16)

1 Democrat15 Republicans