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Venezuela Democratic Transition Act

6/29/2026, 6:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 4809

This bill, designated as S. 4809 in the 119th Congress, aims to compel the Secretary of State to formulate a plan to bolster free and fair elections in Venezuela while additionally imposing sanctions on individuals involved in severe breaches of globally acknowledged human rights within the country.

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Current Status of Bill S 4809

Bill S 4809 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2026. Bill S 4809 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 17, 2026.  Bill S 4809's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of June 17, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4809

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4809

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4809

A bill to require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy for supporting free and fair elections in Venezuela, to impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights in Venezuela, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy for supporting free and fair elections in Venezuela, to impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights in Venezuela, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4809

Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine
VirginiaDemocrat

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