This resolution is currently in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. No further actions or votes are scheduled at this time. The bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process.
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This is a bipartisan statement of support that does not require spending or law changes, making it easy to pass.
Key Points
This resolution says the U.S. Senate wants the people of Venezuela to be able to pick their own leaders in a fair way. It supports the democratic opposition groups that are trying to bring change to the country.
The proposal claims the current government under Maduro is not legitimate and does not have the support of the people. It calls for the U.S. to use its influence to make sure future elections are watched by international groups.
The resolution argues that a free Venezuela would help U.S. security. It says this would help stop countries like China, Iran, and Cuba from having too much power in South America.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
1 milestone2 actions
Apr 30, 2026Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2176)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Apr 30, 2026
Submitted in Senate
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of general elections in Venezuela.
Bill NumberSRES 712
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2176)
