A resolution expressing concern about violations of civil liberties taking place in Venezuela and commending the people of Venezuela for their steadfast support of democracy.

Condemns the repression of peaceful demonstrators in Venezuela by security forces and government-affiliated groups and mourns the resulting loss of life.

Urges: (1) the people and the government of Venezuela to choose a path towards democracy and reconciliation; and (2) the people of Venezuela to remain vigilant against further encroachments on their constitutional and internationally-recognized civil and human rights.

Urges President Obama to: (1) reject, and call attention to, the violent measures taken by authorities in Venezuela against citizens who are exercising their constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties; and (2) support peaceful civil society groups in Venezuela and take measures to protect the flow of uncensored information in Venezuela.