This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
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Unlikely to pass
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Key Points
This bill requires the Secretary of State to create a new plan to help Venezuela hold fair and honest elections in 2026. The goal is to help the country return to a democratic government and free people who have been jailed for their political beliefs.
The U.S. would officially recognize Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the rightful winner of the last election. It also calls for the safe return of opposition leaders who were forced to leave the country.
The bill targets individuals in the Venezuelan government who have committed human rights abuses. These people would be banned from traveling to the U.S. and would have their American bank accounts and property frozen.
The plan includes steps to make sure regular people in Venezuela can get more food and medicine. It also requires that any deals involving the country's oil and energy are discussed with the democratic opposition groups.
To protect the public, the bill includes exceptions so that sanctions do not block the delivery of basic necessities. This ensures that the pressure is put on government leaders rather than the citizens who are already struggling.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jun 17, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jun 17, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Venezuela Democratic Transition Act
Bill NumberS 4809
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
