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Bill

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3310) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.

House

Sets terms for House consideration of H.R. 3310 on temporary protected status eligibility for Venezuelan nationals

Latest action: Thu Mar 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

No War with Venezuela Act of 2026

Senate

Prohibits U.S. military action against Venezuela, barring war under the No War with Venezuela Act of 2026

Latest action: Wed Jan 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

House

Directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress authorizes them

Latest action: Wed Dec 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

House

Directs the President to remove unauthorized U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela unless Congress has approved their use through war or force authorization

Latest action: Thu Jan 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act

House

Establishes a U.S. strategy for supporting a democratic transition in Venezuela through coordinated policy planning

Latest action: Thu Mar 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Senate

Directs the President to end unauthorized U.S. Armed Forces hostilities within or against Venezuela while preserving self-defense against armed or imminent attack

Latest action: Thu Nov 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Senate

Directs the President to end unauthorized U.S. Armed Forces hostilities within or against Venezuela while preserving self-defense against armed attack or imminent threat

Latest action: Wed Jan 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution commending the United States military action in Venezuela.

Senate

Commends United States military action in Venezuela as a statement of Senate approval for that operation

Latest action: Thu Jan 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act

House

Prohibits risky taxpayer-backed investments tied to Venezuela through federal financing or investment activity

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibits unauthorized U.S. military action in Venezuela, limiting armed involvement without specific approval

Latest action: Thu Dec 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act

Senate

Prohibits risky taxpayer-backed investments connected to Venezuela through federal financial activity safeguards

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Venezuela Democratic Transition Act

Senate

Require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to support free and fair elections in Venezuela and impose sanctions for gross human rights violations there

Latest action: Wed Jun 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of general elections in Venezuela.

Senate

Expresses the Senate's support for general elections in Venezuela as a foreign relations position

Latest action: Thu Apr 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Venezuela Oil Proceeds Transparency Act

House

Require transparency on Venezuela oil proceeds through reporting or disclosure measures tied to those funds

Latest action: Thu Mar 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado and reaffirming support for democracy in Venezuela.

Senate

Recognizes Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado and reaffirms Senate support for democracy in Venezuela

Latest action: Wed Oct 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela’s Energy Sector Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibit United States investments in Venezuela’s energy sector under the terms set out in the act

Latest action: Mon Jan 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Venezuela, and for other purposes.

House

Prohibit federal funds from being used for military force in or against Venezuela

Latest action: Fri Dec 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To authorize the Development Finance Corporation to invest in Venezuela.

House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Latest action: Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution reaffirming the policy of the United States to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela through free and fair elections.

Senate

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4436)

Latest action: Tue Aug 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Venezuela Oil Proceeds Transparency Act

Senate

Require public transparency measures for proceeds from Venezuelan oil, emphasizing foreign financial accountability and disclosure

Latest action: Wed Feb 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Venezuela TPS Act of 2025

House

Establishes temporary protected status eligibility and related immigration protections for certain Venezuelan nationals in the United States

Latest action: Thu May 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

REVOCAR Act of 2025

House

Prohibits U.S. persons from investing, trading, or operating in Venezuela's energy sector, including dealings with PDVSA and the Maduro regime, through 2027 unless specified conditions are met

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution condemning Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan regime's continued human rights abuses, political repression, and dismantling of democratic institutions, and recognizing the resilience of the Venezuelan democratic opposition under the leadership of Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez.

Senate

Condemns the Maduro regime's human rights abuses and political repression in Venezuela while recognizing the democratic opposition led by Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez

Latest action: Mon Jul 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

VALOR Act of 2025

Senate

Imposes sanctions and transaction bans on Venezuela's current or nondemocratic successor government while authorizing democracy and humanitarian planning assistance for the Venezuelan people

Latest action: Wed Jan 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act

Senate

Prohibits tariff evasion by adversarial countries through trade enforcement measures on imported goods

Latest action: Tue Jan 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act

House

Require the Department of Homeland Security to assess border threats from Tren de Aragua and other transnational criminal organizations and develop a strategic response plan

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

STOP MADURO Act

House

Authorize the State Department to offer up to $100 million for information leading directly to the arrest and conviction of Nicolas Maduro Moros for specified narcotics offenses, using seized regime-related assets for payment

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

STOP MADURO Act

Senate

Authorize the State Department to offer rewards up to $100 million for information leading directly to Nicolas Maduro's arrest and conviction for specified narcotics offenses, using only liquidated blocked assets tied to Maduro and his associates

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

Senate

Requires the FCC to annually publish a list of FCC license holders with specified ownership ties or control links to entities connected to China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia

Latest action: Fri Oct 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

House

Require the FCC to publish annual lists of FCC-authorized entities with ownership or control ties to China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia, including through new ownership reporting rules for certain licensees

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a federal framework to counter wrongful detention in cases involving detained individuals abroad

Latest action: Wed Jun 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes pipeline safety measures under the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 despite limited public bill details

Latest action: Mon May 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Defense Department military activities and related defense programs, while setting limits and conditions on use of those funds

Latest action: Mon Dec 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Appropriates FY2027 funding for Department of Defense military activities and related intelligence accounts, while setting conditions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Fri Jun 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Authorize intelligence and intelligence-related activities and set fiscal year 2026 oversight and funding rules for U.S. intelligence programs

Latest action: Tue Jul 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 programs and agencies in Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies, while setting conditions and restrictions on how appropriated money may be used

Latest action: Thu Sep 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of State Policy Provisions Act

House

Sets Department of State policy across management, security, economic affairs, foreign assistance, and public diplomacy, including China-linked facilities limits, Africa trade initiatives, Caribbean security planning, and diplomatic authorities

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for the Department of State, national security activities, foreign assistance, international organizations, and related programs, while setting limits on how funds may be used

Latest action: Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Appropriates FY2027 funding for national security, the Department of State, and related foreign affairs, assistance, and international programs, while setting conditions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 financial services, general government, national security, Department of State, and related foreign assistance programs while setting conditions on the use of appropriated funds

Latest action: Thu Jan 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)