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22 U.S.C. § 9702 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9702. Recognition of Venezuela’s democratically elected National Assembly
(a) Findings
Congress finds that Venezuela’s unicameral National Assembly convened on January 6, 2016, following democratic elections that were held on December 6, 2015.
(b) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that Venezuela’s democratically elected National Assembly is the only national level democratic institution remaining in the country.
(c) Policy
It is the policy of the United States to recognize the democratically elected National Assembly of Venezuela as the only legitimate national legislative body in Venezuela.
(d) Assistance to Venezuela’s National Assembly
The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall prioritize efforts to provide technical assistance to support the democratically elected National Assembly of Venezuela in accordance with section 9731 of this title.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, § 112, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3031.)
22 U.S.C. § 9703 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9703. Advancing a negotiated solution to Venezuela’s crisis
(a) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) direct, credible negotiations led by the Interim President of Venezuela and members of Venezuela’s democratically elected National Assembly—
(A) are supported by stakeholders in the international community that have recognized the Interim President of Venezuela;
(B) include the input and interests of Venezuelan civil society; and
(C) represent the best opportunity to reach a solution to the Venezuelan crisis that includes—
(i) holding a new presidential election that complies with international standards for a free, fair, and transparent electoral process;
(ii) ending Nicolás Maduro’s usurpation of presidential authorities;
(iii) restoring democracy and the rule of law;
(iv) freeing political prisoners; and
(v) facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid;
(2) dialogue between the Maduro regime and representatives of the political opposition that commenced in October 2017, and were supported by the Governments of Mexico, of Chile, of Bolivia, and of Nicaragua, did not result in an agreement because the Maduro regime failed to credibly participate in the process; and
(3) negotiations between the Maduro regime and representatives of the political opposition that commenced in October 2016, and were supported by the Vatican, did not result in an agreement because the Maduro regime failed to credibly participate in the process.
(b) Policy
It is the policy of the United States to support diplomatic engagement in order to advance a negotiated and peaceful solution to Venezuela’s political, economic, and humanitarian crisis that is described in subsection (a)(1).
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, § 113, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3031.)
22 U.S.C. § 9712 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9712. Support for efforts at the United Nations on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela
(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.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, § 122, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3033.)
22 U.S.C. § 9722 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9722. Waiver for sanctioned officials that recognize the interim President of Venezuela
(a) Removal of sanctions
If a person sanctioned under any of the provisions of law described in subsection (b) recognizes and pledges supports for the Interim President of Venezuela or a subsequent democratically elected government, the person shall no longer be subject to such sanctions, pursuant to such procedures as the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury may establish to implement this section.
(b) Sanctions described
The sanctions described in this subsection are set forth in the following provisions of law:
(1)
(A) Paragraphs (3) and (4) of section 5(a) of the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–278), as amended by section 163 of this title. 1
(B) Paragraph (5) of section 5(a) of such Act, to the extent such paragraph relates to the sanctions described in paragraph (3) or (4) of such subsection. 1
(2)
(A) Clauses (1) and (4) of section 1(a)(ii)(A) of Executive Order 13692 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note).
(B) Subparagraph (D)(2) of section 1(a)(ii) of such Executive Order, to the extent such subparagraph relates to the provisions of law cited in subparagraph (A).
(3)
(A) Section 1(a)(ii) of Executive Order 13850.
(B) Paragraph (iii) of section 1(a) of such Executive Order, to the extent such paragraph relates to the provision of law cited in subparagraph (A).
(c) Rulemaking
The President shall issue such regulations, licenses, and orders as may be necessary to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, § 133, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3036.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 5(a) of the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is section 5(a) of Pub. L. 113–278, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3011, which is set out in a note under section 1701 of Title 50, War and National Defense. Section 5(a) was not amended by section 163 of title I of div. J of Pub. L. 116–94 and does not contain a par. (4) or (5).
Executive Order No. 13692, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is Ex. Ord. No. 13692, Mar. 8, 2015, 80 F.R. 12747, which is listed in a table under section 1701 of Title 50, War and National Defense.
Executive Order No. 13850, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is Ex. Ord. No. 13850, Nov. 1, 2018, 83 F.R. 55243, which is listed in a table under section 1701 of Title 50, War and National Defense.
22 U.S.C. § 9731 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 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
The Secretary of State, acting through the United States Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States, should advocate and build diplomatic support for sending an election observation mission to Venezuela to ensure that democratic electoral processes are organized and carried out in a free, fair, and transparent manner.
(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
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2020, $17,500,000 to carry out the activities set forth in subsection (a).
(2) Notification requirements
Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) are subject to the notification requirements applicable to expenditures from the Economic Support Fund under section 2346(c) of this title and from the Development Assistance Fund under section 2413(a) of this title, to the extent that such funds are expended.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, § 143, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3038.)
22 U.S.C. § 9741 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9741. Recovering assets stolen from the Venezuelan people
(a) Recovering assets
The President, acting through the Secretary of State and in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall advance a coordinated international effort—
(1) to work with foreign governments—
(A) to share financial investigations intelligence, as appropriate;
(B) to block the assets identified pursuant to paragraph (2); and
(C) to provide technical assistance to help governments establish the necessary legal framework to carry out asset forfeitures; and
(2) to carry out special financial investigations to identify and track assets taken from the people and institutions of Venezuela through theft, corruption, money laundering, or other illicit means.
(b) Strategy requirement
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after December 20, 2019, the President, acting through the Secretary of State and in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall submit a strategy for carrying out the activities described in subsection (a) to Congress.
(2) Additional elements
The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall—
(A) assess whether the United States or another member of the international community should establish a managed fund to hold the assets identified pursuant to subsection (a)(2) that could be returned to a future democratic government in Venezuela; and
(B) include such recommendations as the President and the Secretary of State consider appropriate for legislative or administrative action in the United States that would be needed to establish and manage the fund described in subparagraph (A).
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, § 151, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3039.)
22 U.S.C. § 9751 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9751. Developing and implementing a coordinated sanctions strategy with partners in the Western Hemisphere and the European Union
(a) Strengthening sanctions capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall offer to provide technical assistance to partner governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to assist such governments in establishing the legislative and regulatory frameworks needed to impose targeted sanctions on officials of the Maduro regime who—
(1) are responsible for human rights abuses;
(2) have engaged in public corruption; or
(3) are undermining democratic institutions and processes in Venezuela.
(b) Coordinating international sanctions
The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall engage in diplomatic efforts with partner governments, including the Government of Canada, governments in the European Union, and governments in Latin America and the Caribbean, to impose targeted sanctions on the Maduro regime officials described in subsection (a).
(c) Strategy requirement
Not later than 90 days after December 20, 2019, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall submit a strategy for carrying 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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate;
(4) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives;
(5) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and
(6) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
(1) In general
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2020, $3,000,000 to carry out the activities set forth in subsection (a).
(2) Notification requirements
Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) are subject to the notification requirements applicable to expenditures from the Economic Support Fund under section 2346(c) of this title and the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Fund under section 2291h of this title to the extent that such funds are expended.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, § 161, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3040.)
22 U.S.C. § 9762 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9762. Prohibition on construction of provisions of this chapter as an authorization for the use of military force
Nothing in this chapter may be construed as an authorization for the use of military force.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, § 182, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3048.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of div. J of Pub. L. 116–94, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3030, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9701 of this title and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 9763 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9763. Termination
The requirement to impose sanctions under this chapter shall terminate on December 31, 2023.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title I, § 183(b), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3048.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of div. J of Pub. L. 116–94, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3030, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9701 of this title and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 9801 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9801. Appropriate congressional committees defined
In this chapter:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means—
(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
(2) Relevant Federal department or agency
The term “relevant Federal department or agency” means the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, the Department of Defense, the Department of 1 Treasury, and any other Federal department or agency the President determines is relevant to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title V, § 502, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3060.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title V of div. J of Pub. L. 116–94, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3060, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of title V to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title V, § 501, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3060, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Global Fragility Act of 2019’.”
22 U.S.C. § 9802 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9802. Statement of policy
It is the policy of the United States to seek to stabilize conflict-affected areas and prevent violence and fragility globally, including by—
(1) ensuring that all relevant Federal departments and agencies coordinate to achieve coherent, long-term goals for programs designed to carry out such policy;
(2) seeking to improve global, regional, and local coordination of relevant international and multilateral development and donor organizations regarding efforts to carry out such policy; and
(3) enhancing the effectiveness of United States foreign assistance programs and activities to carry out such policy, including by improving assessment, monitoring, and evaluation conducted by the relevant Federal departments and agencies.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title V, § 503, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3060.)
22 U.S.C. § 9804 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9804. Selection of priority countries and regions
(a) In general
The President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, and the Secretary of Defense, and in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees specified in subsection (b), shall select certain countries as “priority countries” and certain regions as “priority regions” for the purpose of implementing the Global Fragility Strategy required under section 9803 of this title—
(1) on the basis of—
(A) the national security interests of the United States;
(B) clearly defined indicators of the levels of violence or fragility in such country or region, such as the country’s or region’s—
(i) ranking on recognized global fragility lists, such as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development States of Fragility report, the Fund for Peace Fragile States Index, the World Bank Harmonized List of Fragile Situations, the Institute for Economics and Peace Global Peace Index, and the Holocaust Museum Early Warning Project Risk Assessment;
(ii) ranking on select United States Government conflict and atrocity early warning watch lists;
(iii) levels of violence, including violence committed by armed groups, state actors, and violent extremist organizations, gender-based violence, and violence against children and youth; and
(iv) vulnerability to rising sea levels, flooding, drought, wildfires, desertification, deforestation, food insecurity, and human displacement; and
(C) an assessment of—
(i) the commitment and capacity of national and sub-national government entities and civil society partners in such country or region to work with relevant Federal departments and agencies on the Global Fragility Strategy, including by demonstrating commitment to—
(I) improving inclusive, transparent, and accountable power structures, including effective, legitimate, and resilient national and sub-national institutions; and
(II) ensuring strong foundations for human rights, rule of law, and equal access to justice; and
(ii) the likelihood that United States assistance under the Global Fragility Strategy would measurably help to reduce fragility, prevent the spread of extremism and violence, and stabilize conflict-affected areas in each such country or region; and
(2) in a manner that ensures that not fewer than five countries or regions are selected, including not fewer than two in which the priority will be preventing violent conflict and fragility, rather than stabilizing ongoing conflicts.
(b) Consultation with Congress
Prior to finalization of the selection of priority countries and regions under subsection (a), representatives from the Department of State, USAID, the Department of Defense, and other relevant Federal departments and agencies, as necessary and appropriate, shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the countries and regions being considered and shall consider congressional input on such prioritization.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title V, § 505, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3063.)
22 U.S.C. § 9806 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9806. Implementation
The President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of Defense, the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, relevant United States ambassadors, USAID mission directors, geographic combatant commanders, and other relevant individuals with responsibility over activities in each priority country or region selected pursuant to section 9804 of this title, shall ensure that—
(1) the Global Fragility Strategy required under section 9803 of this title, including each of the country plans developed under section 9805 of this title, is implemented, updated, and coordinated on a regular basis; and
(2) the strategy is used to guide United States Government policy at a senior level and incorporated into relevant strategies and plans across the United States Government such that the activities of all relevant Federal departments and agencies are consistent with the strategy.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title V, § 507, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3065.)
22 U.S.C. § 9807 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9807. Biennial reports and congressional consultation
(a) Biennial reports
Not later than two years after the submission of the plans required in section 9805 of this title, and every two years thereafter until the date that is ten years after the date of submission of such plans, the President, the Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of Defense, and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report, which may include a classified annex, on progress made and lessons learned with respect to implementation of the Global Fragility Strategy established pursuant to section 9803 of this title. The report shall include the following elements:
(1) Descriptions of steps taken to incorporate the strategy into any relevant, existing country and regional plans or strategies.
(2) Accountings of all funding received and obligated to implement each such country and regional plan during the previous two years, and, to the extent feasible, projections of funding to be requested, planned, and implemented for the following two years.
(3) Descriptions of progress made towards achieving specific targets, metrics, and indicators for each priority country and region.
(4) Descriptions of any changes made to programs based on the results of assessment, monitoring, and evaluation for each priority country and region.
(b) Congressional consultation
The Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, and the Secretary of Defense shall provide to any appropriate congressional committee briefings on the implementation of this chapter upon the request of any such committee.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title V, § 508, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3065.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this title”, meaning title V of div. J of Pub. L. 116–94, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3060, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of title V to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9801 of this title and Tables.
22 U.S.C. § 9810 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 9810. Rule of construction
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as a declaration of war or an authorization for the use of military force.
(Pub. L. 116–94, div. J, title V, § 511, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3069.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title V of div. J of Pub. L. 116–94, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3060, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of title V to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9801 of this title and Tables.