On November 30, 2023, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his colleagues introduced the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023. The purpose of this act is to preserve the current sanctions against Venezuela's narco-dictator Nicolás Maduro and his regime, which are set to expire on December 21, 2023.Senator Rubio emphasized the importance of maintaining these sanctions as a means to help the Venezuelan people who continue to suffer under Maduro's criminal regime. He stated, "Human rights sanctions remain a crucial tool to help...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A group of senators, including Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, and Bill Hagerty, have introduced the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023. The purpose of this act is to ensure that the current U.S. government's sanctions against Venezuela's narco-dictator Nicolás Maduro and his criminal regime remain in place. These sanctions are aimed at holding Maduro accountable for his human rights abuses against the Venezuelan people.Without action, the sanctions are set to expire on December 21, 2023. In order to prevent...
In an effort to hold the Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his criminal regime accountable for human rights abuses, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Venezuela Civil Society and Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023. The current sanctions imposed by the United States government against Maduro and 150 members of his regime are set to expire on December 21, 2023.Senator Rubio emphasized the importance of maintaining these sanctions, stating, "Human rights sanctions remain a crucial tool to aid the Venezuelan people who continue to suffer under Maduro's...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott has joined Senator Marco Rubio and their colleagues in introducing the 2023 Reauthorization of the Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society in Venezuela Act. The purpose of this act is to ensure that the current sanctions imposed by the United States government against the narco-dictator of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and 150 members of his criminal regime responsible for human rights abuses against the Venezuelan people, remain in place. Without action, these sanctions will expire on December 21, 2023. Senators Scott and Rubio are...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the reintroduction of his Changing Our Learning, Loans, Endowments, and Graduation Expectations (COLLEGE) Act to address the rising cost of education and ensure that universities are held accountable for the outcomes of their students. The legislation aims to force universities to take more responsibility in preparing students for successful careers and to combat the skyrocketing price of education.Senator Scott emphasized the need for universities to prioritize students and families over their own financial gain. He...