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Extension of US Sanctions on Venezuela until 2025: Human Rights Defense

This law extends several key US sanctions and restrictions concerning Venezuela that were set to expire in 2023. This means that measures aimed at defending human rights, supporting civil society, and restricting arms trade will remain in effect until December 31, 2025. For US citizens, this signifies the continuation of the current foreign policy aimed at pressuring the Venezuelan regime.
Key points
All major US sanctions imposed on Venezuela, including those related to the VERDAD Act and human rights defense, are extended.
Restrictions on arms trade and measures mitigating the Russian-Venezuelan threat are extended until the end of 2025.
The Act does not introduce new sanctions but ensures that existing political and economic pressure measures remain active for two more years.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3363
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-11-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3363.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All major US sanctions imposed on Venezuela, including those related to the VERDAD Act and human rights defense, are extended.
  • Restrictions on arms trade and measures mitigating the Russian-Venezuelan threat are extended until the end of 2025.
  • The Act does not introduce new sanctions but ensures that existing political and economic pressure measures remain active for two more years.
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. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

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 2025-12-26.

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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Security Economy