Bill > S37

This bill, known as the VALOR Act of 2025 (Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act of 2025), aims to promote democracy in Venezuela through a comprehensive strategy of diplomatic pressure, sanctions, and potential future assistance. The bill establishes a detailed framework for addressing the current non-democratic government led by Nicolas Maduro, including prohibiting transactions with Venezuelan government entities, blocking financial support, and sanctioning countries that assist the Maduro regime. It requires the U.S. government to oppose Venezuela's participation in international financial institutions and the Organization of American States until a democratically elected government is established. The bill outlines specific criteria for determining a democratically elected government, such as free and fair elections, respect for human rights, and releasing political prisoners. Once these conditions are met, the U.S. would be prepared to provide humanitarian and economic assistance, coordinate international support, and potentially normalize trade relations. The legislation includes provisions for implementing and potentially waiving sanctions, with congressional oversight, and maintains flexibility to adjust approach based on Venezuela's progress towards democratic reforms. Importantly, the bill allows for humanitarian exceptions and does not prohibit the importation of goods, demonstrating a nuanced approach to applying diplomatic pressure.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/37/all-info