HR 7674
Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Secretary of State to develop and submit a strategy to Congress for supporting a democratic transition in Venezuela. The strategy must outline U.S. diplomatic efforts, prioritize the release of political detainees, address foreign influence, provide assistance to the Venezuelan people and civil society, and include regular reporting to Congress on its implementation. It also mandates ongoing consultation between the Secretary of State and relevant congressional committees.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of State must submit a comprehensive strategy to Congress within 180 days.
- The strategy must include diplomatic efforts, a plan for releasing political detainees, and addressing foreign influence.
- The strategy must outline plans for U.S. foreign assistance to support the Venezuelan people.
- The strategy must support Venezuelan civil society organizations.
- The Secretary of State must submit an annual report on strategy implementation.
- The Secretary of State must consult with Congress semi-annually.
- The ‘appropriate congressional committees’ are defined as the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who is affected
- The Government of Venezuela
- The Venezuelan people
- U.S. Congress
- The Secretary of State
- Civil society organizations in Venezuela
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a formal process for the U.S. government to outline a strategy for supporting a democratic transition in Venezuela.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. R. 7674
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a strategy to support a democratic transition in Venezuela, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act
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The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall include—
a description of United States diplomatic efforts to support a democratic transition in Venezuela;
a plan for the use of United States foreign assistance to support the Venezuelan people, including humanitarian assistance, democracy and governance programming, and efforts to strengthen access to basic services; and
a description of efforts to support Venezuelan civil society, including independent media, human rights defenders, independent journalists, and other nongovernmental actors working to advance democracy, the rule of law, and accountability for atrocities and gross violations of internationally recognized human rights.
Not later than 1 year after the date of the submission of the strategy required in subsection (a), and annually thereafter for 2 years, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing progress made in implementing such strategy and any recommended changes to such strategy.
The Secretary shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees on a semi-annual basis regarding the strategy required in subsection (a) and the implementation of such strategy.
In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means—
the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and
the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.