It would be humorous if it wasnt so sad and dangerous. The legislation that we are considering today makes it clear that Congress will not turn a blind eye to the human rights violations in Venezuela. By stripping human rights violators of their visas. we are saying that those responsible for abuses in Venezuela are not welcome in the United States. By freezing their assets. we are making it clear that those who violate human rights in Venezuela wont have access to financial institutions in the United States. Venezuelas leaders will say this bill is going to hurt the average Venezuelan citizen.