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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 10, 2021Government Operations and Politics
S. 688

BOLIVAR Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Dec 15, 2022)

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act or the BOLIVAR Act

This bill temporarily prohibits an executive agency from entering into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that it determines, with the concurrence of the Department of State, knowingly engages in significant business operations with the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

The bill lists exceptions, including where vital to U.S. national security or as necessary for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and other urgent lifesaving measures, or to carry out noncombatant evacuations.

The prohibition shall not apply to contracts that support U.S. government activities in Venezuela or to contracts with international organizations.

The State Department may waive the requirements of this bill upon determining that to do so is in the national interest.

What just happenedDec 20, 2022

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Dec 20, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 20, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 16, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 15, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7265)

  5. Dec 15, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  6. Dec 15, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7265)

  7. Jul 12, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 96.

  8. Jul 12, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-28.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  9. Jul 12, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-28.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  10. Mar 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  11. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  12. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateDec 15, 202255

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act or the BOLIVAR Act

This bill temporarily prohibits an executive agency from entering into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that it determines, with the concurrence of the Department of State, knowingly engages in significant business operations with the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

The bill lists exceptions, including where vital to U.S. national security or as necessary for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and other urgent lifesaving measures, or to carry out noncombatant evacuations.

The prohibition shall not apply to contracts that support U.S. government activities in Venezuela or to contracts with international organizations.

The State Department may waive the requirements of this bill upon determining that to do so is in the national interest.

Reported to SenateJul 12, 202125

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act or the BOLIVAR Act

This bill prohibits an executive agency from entering into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that it determines, with the concurrence of the Department of State, knowingly engages in significant business operations with the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

The bill lists exceptions, including where vital to U.S. national security or as necessary for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and other urgent lifesaving measures, or to carry out noncombatant evacuations.

The prohibition shall not apply to contracts that support U.S. government activities in Venezuela or to contracts with international organizations.

The State Department may waive the requirements of this bill upon determining that to do so is in the national interest.

Introduced in SenateMar 10, 2021

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act or the BOLIVAR Act

This bill prohibits an executive agency from entering into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that it determines, with the concurrence of the Department of State, knowingly engages in significant business operations with the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

The bill lists exceptions, including where vital to U.S. national security or as necessary for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and other urgent lifesaving measures, or to carry out noncombatant evacuations.

The prohibition shall not apply to contracts that support U.S. government activities in Venezuela or to contracts with international organizations.

The State Department may waive the requirements of this bill upon determining that to do so is in the national interest.

BOLIVAR Act — Informed