S.4809

A bill to require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy for supporting free and fair elections in Venezuela, to impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights in Venezuela, and for other purposes.

Introduced·6/17/26

Venezuela Democratic Transition Act requires a strategy for free and fair elections in Venezuela and sanctions for human rights violations.

The Venezuela Democratic Transition Act mandates the Secretary of State to create a strategy for supporting free and fair elections in Venezuela. This strategy includes updating the Democratic Transition Framework, assessing Venezuelan government institutions, and outlining steps for international sanctions coordination, military respect for election results, and transitional justice. The President is directed to impose sanctions on individuals complicit in human rights violations in Venezuela, with exceptions for humanitarian activities and intelligence operations.

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Foreign Relations Committee
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History

Jun 17

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.