Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act

Jared Moskowitz

Democrat · FL · Representative

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• Don Bacon (R-NE-2)· 2026-02-26

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 5.

2026-03-26

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This bill directs the U.S. government to develop and implement a strategy to support democratic reforms and political transition in Venezuela, likely including diplomatic efforts, sanctions coordination, and support for opposition groups. The legislation aims to guide American policy toward encouraging Venezuela's government to move toward free elections and respect for human rights. It affects how the State Department and other federal agencies approach Venezuela policy and international relations in the region.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7674 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7674 To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a strategy to support a democratic transition in Venezuela, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2026 Mr. Moskowitz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a strategy to support a democratic transition in Venezuela, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act''. SEC. 2. STRATEGY TO SUPPORT A DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION IN VENEZUELA. (a) Strategy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy to support a democratic transition in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. (2) Elements.--The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) a description of United States diplomatic efforts to support a democratic transition in Venezuela; (B) a plan to prioritize the release of all individuals arbitrarily detained in Venezuela, including through diplomatic engagement, coordination with international partners, and support for monitoring and documenting cases of political detention; (C) a description of United States efforts to curb foreign authoritarian influence, including the influence of the Republic of Cuba, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the People's Republic of China, within the military, security services, and Government of Venezuela; (D) a plan for the use of United States foreign assistance to support the Venezuelan people, including humanitarian assistance, democracy and governance programming, and efforts to strengthen access to basic services; and (E) a description of efforts to support Venezuelan civil society, including independent media, human rights defenders, independent journalists, and other nongovernmental actors working to advance democracy, the rule of law, and accountability for atrocities and gross violations of internationally recognized human rights. (b) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the submission of the strategy required in subsection (a), and annually thereafter for 2 years, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing progress made in implementing such strategy and any recommended changes to such strategy. (c) Congressional Consultation.--The Secretary shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees on a semi-annual basis regarding the strategy required in subsection (a) and the implementation of such strategy. (d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. <all>

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