PANA Act of 2026
Venezuela: New Fund for Democracy and Human Rights
The PANA Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and targets a major foreign policy issue, but it still needs to pass through several committees before it can become law.
Key Points
- This bill creates a new account called the Venezuela Restoration Fund. It would take money and property seized by the U.S. government from people linked to the Chavez or Maduro regimes and put it into this fund.
- The money would be used to help build a more democratic government in Venezuela. It would also support groups that protect human rights and help independent news outlets share information with the public.
- The Secretary of State would manage the money to fight corruption and make the Venezuelan government more open. This includes looking into past crimes against humanity and other human rights abuses.
- The Treasury Department would have to give Congress a report every year. This report would show exactly how much money was collected and how it was spent to help the people of Venezuela.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PANA Act of 2026
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