AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act

This bill directs the U.S. government to use its influence at the United Nations to extend the mandate of the UN Human Rights Council’s fact-finding mission on Venezuela. It requires the State Department to advocate for the mission’s continuation until Venezuela holds free elections, ends Nicolás Maduro’s rule, restores democracy, frees political prisoners, and delivers humanitarian aid. The bill also mandates annual U.S. reports to Congress on these efforts and urges UN action to address human rights violations, support humanitarian aid, and assist detained individuals. The bill directly affects U.S. foreign policy toward Venezuela and the UN mission’s ability to investigate human rights abuses since 2014.