2020 US Code
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 104 - Venezuela Assistance
Subchapter II - Humanitarian Relief for Venezuela
Sec. 9712 - Support for efforts at the United Nations on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela

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Citation 22 U.S.C. § 9712 (2020)
Section Name §9712. Support for efforts at the United Nations on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela
Section Text (a) Sense of Congress

It is the sense of Congress that the United Nations humanitarian agencies should conduct and publish independent assessments of the humanitarian situation in Venezuela, including—

(1) the extent and impact of the shortages of food, medicine, and medical supplies in Venezuela;

(2) basic health indicators in Venezuela, such as maternal and child mortality rates and the prevalence and treatment of communicable diseases; and

(3) the efforts needed to resolve the shortages identified in paragraph (1) and to improve the health indicators referred to in paragraph (2).

(b) United Nations Resident Coordinator

The President should instruct the Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the United Nations to support the efforts of the Resident Coordinator for Venezuela in a manner that—

(1) contributes to Venezuela's long-term recovery; and

(2) advances humanitarian efforts in Venezuela and for Venezuelans residing in neighboring countries.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, §122, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3033.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 104 - VENEZUELA ASSISTANCE
SUBCHAPTER II - HUMANITARIAN RELIEF FOR VENEZUELA
Sec. 9712 - Support for efforts at the United Nations on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela
Contains section 9712
Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 133 Stat. 3033
Public Law References Public Law 116-94
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