; (C) to facilitate open and uncensored access to the Internet for the people of Venezuela; and (D) to combat corruption and improve the transparency and accountability of institutions that are part of the Government of Venezuela. (b) Voice and vote at the OAS The Secretary of State, acting through the United States Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States, should advocate and build diplomatic support for sending an election observation mission to Venezuela to ensure that democratic electoral processes are organized and carried out in a free, fair, and transparent manner. (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2018— (1) $500,000 to carry out the activities set forth in subsection (a)(1)