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Report on Detention of US Citizens in Venezuela

This bill requires the U.S. government to prepare a report on efforts by Venezuela and criminal organizations to detain American citizens. This aims to increase awareness of the risks and potentially aid in efforts to free those detained. Citizens traveling to Venezuela should be aware of the increased risks.
Key points
Requires the Secretary of State to submit a report on the detention of U.S. citizens and permanent residents by the Government of Venezuela.
The report must include information on responsible individuals, the role of criminal organizations, and how people are lured to Venezuela.
The report will be unclassified but include a classified annex with the total number of detained U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4547
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2022-07-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require a report on efforts by Venezuelan state actors and transnational criminal organizations to capture and detain United States citizens as hostages.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4547.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the Secretary of State to submit a report on the detention of U.S. citizens and permanent residents by the Government of Venezuela.
  • The report must include information on responsible individuals, the role of criminal organizations, and how people are lured to Venezuela.
  • The report will be unclassified but include a classified annex with the total number of detained U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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