22 USC 9731 - Support for international election observation and democratic civil society

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 9731.

Support for international election observation and democratic civil society

(a)

In general

The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development—

(1)

shall work with the Organization of American States to ensure credible international observation of future elections in Venezuela that contributes to free, fair, and transparent democratic electoral processes; and

(2)

shall work with nongovernmental organizations—

(A)

to strengthen democratic governance and institutions, including the democratically elected National Assembly of Venezuela;

(B)

to defend internationally recognized human rights for the people of Venezuela, including support for efforts to document crimes against humanity and violations of human rights;

(C)

to support the efforts of independent media outlets to broadcast, distribute, and share information beyond the limited channels made available by the Maduro regime; and

(D)

to combat corruption and improve the transparency and accountability of institutions that are part of the Maduro regime.

(b)

Engagement at the Organization of American States

(c)

Briefing requirement

Not later than 180 days after December 20, 2019, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall provide a briefing on the strategy to carry out the activities described in subsection (a) to—

(1)

the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;

(2)

the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;

(3)

the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and

(4)

the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

(d)

Authorization of appropriations

(1)

In general

(2)

Notification requirements

(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, § 143, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3038.)

cite as: 22 USC 9731