United StatesSenate would request a report on human rights in Venezuela
If adopted, the resolution would ask the Secretary of State to report to Congress on alleged Venezuelan government abuses and U.S. responses.
What it does
If adopted, the resolution would ask the Secretary of State for a report within 30 days on alleged Venezuelan government abuses, including repression and mistreatment of political prisoners.
If adopted, the resolution would seek a review of U.S. responses to abuses in Venezuela and whether U.S. security aid supported repression or promoted democracy and human rights.
Argument forThe report could help lawmakers judge whether U.S. security aid supports human rights or contributes to repression in Venezuela.
Argument againstThe requested 30-day deadline could limit officials’ time to check allegations and assess the effects of U.S. security aid.
More detail
The Secretary of State would be asked to report to Congress’s foreign affairs committees. The main account of alleged Venezuelan government abuses should begin on January 10, 2025. It should flag abuses continuing beyond or occurring since January 3, 2026. It should also cover alleged abuses by Venezuelan officials who now or formerly faced criminal charges or U.S. sanctions. The requested deadline would be 30 days after Senate adoption.
The report should assess whether U.S. security aid supported repression or helped promote democracy and protect human rights. It should also describe U.S. steps to address Venezuelan government abuses. It should separate U.S. actions taken January 10, 2025, through January 2, 2026, from those taken on or after January 3, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Submitted in SenateLatest
- Sep 30Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5266-5267)Introduced
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