AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act

The AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act (H.R. 4086) is a bipartisan bill designed to address the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Venezuela by increasing international oversight and accountability.

The bill directs the U.S. government to use its influence at the United Nations to extend the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela, which investigates allegations of extrajudicial killings, torture, and other human rights violations. For citizens, the bill aims to secure the release of political prisoners and wrongfully detained Americans while ensuring that humanitarian aid—such as food and medicine—is delivered directly to the Venezuelan people and refugees rather than through the current regime. Additionally, it requires the State Department to report to Congress on efforts to restore democratic institutions and preserve a free press in the region.