AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act

HR 4086 directs the U.S. government to use its influence at the United Nations to extend the mandate of the UN Human Rights Council's independent fact-finding mission on Venezuela. The bill requires the Secretary of State to support efforts to continue this mission until Venezuela holds free elections, ends authoritarian rule, restores democracy, frees political prisoners, and allows humanitarian aid. It also directs the U.S. to urge the UN to condemn Venezuela's use of political prisoners, support humanitarian aid for vulnerable Venezuelans, and assist in releasing detained individuals. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress on these diplomatic actions. This legislation directly affects the UN mission's work and U.S. diplomatic engagement regarding Venezuela's human rights situation.