This bill requires the U.S. Secretary of State to develop and submit a comprehensive strategy to Congress within 180 days aimed at supporting a democratic transition in Venezuela. The strategy must address five key areas: U.S. diplomatic efforts; plans to secure the release of political detainees; measures to counter foreign authoritarian influence from Cuba, Russia, Iran, and China; allocation of foreign aid to help Venezuelan citizens; and support for Venezuelan civil society organizations, independent media, and human rights defenders. The Secretary must then report annually to Congress for two years on progress implementing the strategy, and consult with the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee every six months throughout this process. The bill does not specify new funding amounts but directs how existing foreign assistance should be deployed to advance democratic reform in Venezuela.
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