Adam Schiff (D-CA)
A resolution requesting information on Venezuela's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5266-5267)
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- 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 asks the Secretary of State to provide a detailed report on human rights practices in Venezuela. The requested statement must be delivered to specific congressional committees within 30 days of the resolution's adoption. It focuses heavily on gathering information regarding alleged human rights violations, abuses, and political repression by the Venezuelan government. The text specifically targets actions taken since January 10, 2025, and includes information about specific indicted or sanctioned officials like Delcy Rodriguez and Diosdado Cabello. Additionally, the resolution asks for an assessment of United States security assistance and how it relates to civil repression in Venezuela.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(b)(1) could benefit individuals by ensuring that the United States government compiles and reviews all available information on human rights abuses and violations in Venezuela, such as arbitrary detentions and torture, which helps keep our elected officials informed and accountable.
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Section 1(b)(3) may lead to positive outcomes by requiring a description of the steps the United States has taken to promote human rights, penalize those who suppress political opposition, and disassociate U.S. security assistance from repressive practices.
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Section 1(b)(4) could provide transparency and protection for the people by requiring assessments of prison conditions, the treatment of political prisoners, and whether U.S. security assistance has been misused to facilitate civil repression.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific provisions or sections within the bill that create negative consequences, burdens, or direct harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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- 9/30/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5266-5267)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia