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Venezuelan Democracy Act: Supporting Change and Sanctions

This Act aims to support a peaceful transition to democracy in Venezuela by backing its citizens and imposing sanctions on the current government. It outlines conditions for easing or lifting sanctions, potentially impacting regional stability and international relations.
Key points
Imposes financial and trade sanctions on the current Venezuelan government, which may affect access to certain goods and services.
Sets clear conditions for a new Venezuelan government to be recognized as democratic by the U.S., leading to sanctions relief.
Allows humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, to Venezuelan citizens, regardless of sanctions.
Outlines plans for economic and development assistance to Venezuela once a democratic government is established, potentially improving living conditions.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5317
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2022-12-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Venezuelan Democracy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5317.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposes financial and trade sanctions on the current Venezuelan government, which may affect access to certain goods and services.
  • Sets clear conditions for a new Venezuelan government to be recognized as democratic by the U.S., leading to sanctions relief.
  • Allows humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, to Venezuelan citizens, regardless of sanctions.
  • Outlines plans for economic and development assistance to Venezuela once a democratic government is established, potentially improving living conditions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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