Contact Congress about S. 37: VALOR Act of 2025

The bill would tighten U.S. limits on money, property, and digital tokens tied to Venezuela’s Maduro government. It would keep aid flowing through independent groups and require a recovery plan if Venezuela gets a democratic government.

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VALOR Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Latest action on S. 37: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects anyone dealing with Venezuela’s government, its state oil company, or people tied to the Maduro government. Banks, investors, energy firms, shipping firms, digital-money users, foreign governments, aid groups, and Venezuelan civil society groups could all face new rules or new reporting. Venezuelans could also feel the effects through both sanctions pressure and aid programs meant to reach them through independent groups.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would shape how the United States uses money pressure and aid during Venezuela’s political crisis. It tries to punish the Maduro government without cutting off help to ordinary Venezuelans. It also tells future U.S. officials what must happen before sanctions can end and recovery aid can begin. The real impact would depend on how agencies enforce the rules, how other countries respond, and whether Venezuela moves toward a democratic transition.

Key provisions in S. 37

• The President could treat Venezuela as democratic only if it meets detailed rules. These include fair elections, human rights steps, release of political prisoners, and Maduro and other sanctioned or wanted people leaving power.
• U.S. officials at the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, and Inter-American Development Bank would have to oppose seats for Maduro representatives or any later nondemocratic Venezuelan government.
• At the Organization of American States, the United States would have to oppose participation by a nondemocratic Venezuelan government until the bill’s democracy test is met.
• The President could support people and nongovernmental groups working for democracy and human rights in Venezuela. This power would override other laws except normal notice rules to Congress.
• The bill encourages an Organization of American States emergency fund for human rights observers and election monitors in Venezuela. It suggests putting at least $5 million from U.S. voluntary payments into that fund.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 37

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Questions people ask about S. 37

What is S. 37?

The bill would tighten U.S. limits on money, property, and digital tokens tied to Venezuela’s Maduro government. It would keep aid flowing through independent groups and require a recovery plan if Venezuela gets a democratic government.

How do I support or oppose S. 37?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 37?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 37 before I act?

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