HRES 247 — Calling for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to be designated a state sponsor of terrorism for its support of Iran, Hezbollah, and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

Congress: 112 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: neutral

Sponsor: Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14] (R-FL)

Summary

Condemns the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for its state-sponsored support of international terrorist groups. Calls on the Secretary of State to designate Venezuela as a state sponsor of terrorism. Urges cooperation on counter-terrorism initiatives between the U.S. government and allies in the region.

Cosponsors (27)

• Blackburn, Marsha (R-Tennessee)
• McClintock, Tom (R-California)
• Smith, Christopher H. (R-New Jersey)
• McCaul, Michael T. (R-Texas)
• Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] (R-CO)
• Duncan, Jeff (R-SC)
• Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (R-OH)
• Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] (R-UT)
• Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] (R-TX)
• Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] (R-IA)
• Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ)
• Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3] (R-UT)
• Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5] (R-TX)
• Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15] (R-IL)
• Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18] (R-IL)
• Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2] (R-MN)
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] (R-PA)
• Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4] (R-KS)
• Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2] (R-AR)
• Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] (R-GA)
• Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] (R-GA)
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] (R-IN)
• Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] (R-NC)
• Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] (R-MD)
• Rep. Rivera, David [R-FL-25] (R-FL)
• Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2] (R-OH)
• Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] (R-MI)