Requires the Secretary of State to submit to Congress, within 180 days, a strategy for supporting a democratic transition in Venezuela, followed by annual progress reports for three years.

• The strategy must cover diplomatic efforts, a plan to secure the release of political detainees, and efforts to curb foreign authoritarian influence in Venezuela's military, security services, and government.
• It must also include a plan for U.S. foreign assistance to Venezuelans and a description of support for Venezuelan civil society, including independent media and human rights defenders.
• The Secretary must submit a progress report one year after the strategy and annually for two years after that, and consult with congressional committees every six months.
• The requirement applies to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

• Foreign Affairs Committee (House)

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