# 119-sres-462: A resolution recognizing Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado and reaffirming support for democracy in Venezuela.

119-sres-462, A resolution recognizing Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado and reaffirming support for democracy in Venezuela., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-462
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado and reaffirming support for democracy in Venezuela.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-10-22
- Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Support for democracy in Venezuela.** This resolution would reaffirm support for Venezuelans' right to choose their leaders and highlight the opposition's claims about the July 2024 presidential election. - Venezuelan people: Affirms their aspiration to freely and democratically choose their leaders. - Maria Corina Machado: Commends Machado for peaceful, determined efforts and congratulates her on winning the Nobel Peace Prize. - Political prisoners and allies: Demands the Maduro regime ensure Machado's safety and release her colleagues and other political prisoners from detention. - Edmundo Gonzalez and the 2024 result: Recognizes Gonzalez as the legitimate winner of the July 2024 presidential election and expects the Maduro regime to accept those results without delay.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX), 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-sres-462 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/462)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-462 (as of 2026-04-21).