Bill · S.Res. 829· Senate(119-SRES-829)
A resolution reaffirming the policy of the United States to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela through free and fair elections.
- Introduced
- 8/4/2026
- Last activity
- 8/4/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4436)
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution reaffirms the United States' policy of supporting a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela. It highlights issues regarding the July 2024 election results and the blocking of opposition candidates like Maria Corina Machado. The text notes that Delcy Rodriguez currently holds the interim presidency without an electoral mandate. It urges interim authorities to take steps toward conducting free, fair, and transparent presidential elections. Additionally, the Senate calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners. Finally, it establishes a framework for holding officials accountable for harm caused to individuals seeking public office.
Yes
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill advocates for democratic stability in Venezuela, which may positively impact many Hispanic populations in the region.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
The resolution promotes democratic transition and accountability through diplomatic pressure and foreign policy stances.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Democratic Transition: The resolution reaffirms the policy to support a peaceful transition through free and fair elections, which aims to achieve a stable and prosperous Venezuela (Section 1).
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Restoration of Governance: By urging interim authorities to take immediate steps, the bill seeks to restore democratic governance through transparent presidential elections (Section 2).
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Release of Prisoners: The resolution calls for the unconditional and immediate release of all political prisoners, including those detained due to the July 2024 election (Section 3).
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Protection of Political Candidates: The resolution declares that harm against those seeking public office—such as Maria Corina Machado—undermines elections, and it sets a precedent for holding responsible parties accountable (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Accountability Actions: The resolution states that the United States will take actions to hold any person determined to be responsible for or complicit in the assault, disappearance, or death of those seeking public office accountable (Section 4C).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Hispanic Americans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5
- 8/4/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4436)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida