Contact Congress about S.Res. 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.

The Senate would formally condemn Maduro’s rule in Venezuela and support democratic opposition leaders. It would call for political prisoners and detained Americans to be freed. It would not create a new law or require new spending.

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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 Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4777).

Latest action on S.Res. 339: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4777)

Who this affects: This resolution most directly affects Venezuelan opposition leaders, political prisoners, detained foreign nationals, and U.S. officials working on Venezuela policy. It would not change daily life in the United States by itself. Its main effect would be political: it would show where the Senate stands and could shape future diplomacy or pressure on Maduro’s government.

Why this matters: This matters because the Senate would take a public side in Venezuela’s political crisis without passing a new law. The resolution could shape how U.S. officials talk about Maduro’s government, the opposition, political prisoners, and future policy tools. Its real effect would depend on later choices by the President, Congress, and international partners.

Key provisions in S.Res. 339

• The Senate would state that Maduro’s government has damaged democracy in Venezuela. It says the government has blocked free and fair elections and committed serious human rights abuses.
• The resolution says Edmundo Gonzalez was the real winner of Venezuela’s July 2024 presidential election. It bases that claim on vote counts released outside the government.
• It describes crackdowns after the election. It says at least 25 protesters were killed, more than 2,000 people were detained, and security forces used actions called “Bolivarian Fury” and “Operation Knock Knock.”
• It highlights a report of 896 political prisoners in Venezuela as of April 2025. It also mentions alleged abuse and deaths while people were in custody.
• It says Maduro’s government has detained U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals.

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Questions people ask about S.Res. 339

What is S.Res. 339?

The Senate would formally condemn Maduro’s rule in Venezuela and support democratic opposition leaders. It would call for political prisoners and detained Americans to be freed. It would not create a new law or require new spending.

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