Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act
To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a strategy to support a democratic transition in Venezuela, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB7674, aims to create a strategy for the U.S. to support a democratic transition in Venezuela. It requires the Secretary of State to develop and submit a plan to Congress. This plan would outline how the U.S. can assist in Venezuela's democratic reforms, including support for free and fair elections, human rights, and economic stability. This bill would affect U.S. foreign policy and relations with Venezuela, potentially impacting humanitarian aid and international diplomacy.
As of the latest update on February 25, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The committee held a consideration and mark-up session on March 26, 2026, and voted to report the bill favorably to the full House by a vote of 41 to 5. This means the bill has passed its first major hurdle and is moving forward in the legislative process.
Key actions include the bill being introduced in the House and referred to the appropriate committee. On March 26, 2026, the committee considered the bill, made changes, and voted to send it to the House floor for further debate and voting. This bill has bipartisan support, with Republican Don Bacon and Democrat Jared Moskowitz as co-sponsors.
