Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act

Sponsor: Jared Moskowitz (Democratic-FL)February 25, 2026

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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 5.

Requires the U.S. to create a plan to support democracy in Venezuela.

This bill would require the U.S. Secretary of State to create a detailed plan to help Venezuela move towards democracy. The plan would include efforts to free political prisoners and support the Venezuelan people. This means Congress would get regular updates on how the U.S. is working to achieve these goals.

What Would Change

Today, there is no law requiring the Secretary of State to create a specific, comprehensive plan for supporting a democratic transition in Venezuela. If this bill passes, the Secretary of State would be required to submit such a plan within 180 days. This plan would detail U.S. efforts on diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and curbing foreign influence. Congress would also receive annual reports for two years and hold consultations twice a year on the strategy's progress.

Key Provisions

Requires the Secretary of State to create a full plan to help Venezuela become a democracy.
Mandates the plan include efforts to free political prisoners in Venezuela.
Requires the plan to describe how the U.S. would reduce foreign influence from countries like Cuba, Russia, Iran, and China in Venezuela.
Mandates the plan include how the U.S. would use foreign aid to help the Venezuelan people with humanitarian needs and basic services.
Requires the Secretary of State to send annual updates to Congress for two years on the plan's progress.
Requires the Secretary of State to meet with Congress twice a year to discuss the plan.

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Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act

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