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119th Congress
Independent · Nonpartisan · Reader-supported
SENATES. 4809· 119th Congress

Bill to Support Democratic Change in Venezuela

Venezuela Democratic Transition Act

Sponsor
Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
Introduced
Jun 17, 2026
Last Action
Jun 17, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jun 17, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed analysis pending — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Based on title alone: likely addresses U.S. policy toward Venezuela's political transition and governance.
  • Specific provisions, funding, and mechanisms unknown until bill text details emerge.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects U.S.-Venezuela relations and Americans with ties to the country or regional interests.
  • Matters to foreign policy debate over how U.S. should engage with Venezuela's political situation.
  • No cosponsors yet signals limited immediate momentum among Senate colleagues.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced June 17, 2026 and sent to Senate Foreign Relations Committee — awaiting committee review and action.
  • Full details will clarify once committee publishes analysis or bill sponsors release explanatory materials.
  • Contact your senator's office if this issue matters to you — ask where they stand on Venezuela policy.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 17, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Jun 17, 2026Introduced in Senate