# 119-sres-339: 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.

119-sres-339, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-339
- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-339
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-28
- Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Support for Venezuela's democratic opposition and condemnation of the Maduro regime.** This resolution would condemn Nicolas Maduro for human rights abuses and political repression. It would recognize opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez, urge the release of political prisoners including Juan Pablo Guanipa and wrongly detained Americans, and call on the U.S. administration to back a peaceful democratic transition. - Venezuelan democratic opposition: Would give explicit U.S. recognition to leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez, raising their international profile and signaling political support. - Political prisoners and detained Americans: Would urge the Maduro regime to free all illegitimately held political prisoners and foreign nationals, including Juan Pablo Guanipa and wrongly detained U.S. citizens. - U.S. foreign policy: Would call on the U.S. administration to remain committed to advancing a peaceful democratic transition to address Venezuela's humanitarian, political, and economic crises.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-sres-339 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/339)

## Related
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- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-1854: Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1854)
- [119-s-522: Credit Union Board Modernization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-522)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-339 (as of 2026-04-21).