Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 257

119th Congress

Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025

Held at the desk.

Introduced:Sep 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Rick Scott

R - FL

Cosponsors

3

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Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

The Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 would temporarily ban U.S. government agencies from entering into contracts with companies that do significant business with the authoritarian regime in Venezuela. This is aimed at putting economic pressure on the Venezuelan government and supporting democratic change in the country.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.

Introduced9/30/2025

StatusHeld at the desk.

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Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025

The Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 would temporarily ban U.S. government agencies from entering into contracts with companies that do significant business with the authoritarian regime in Venezuela. This is aimed at putting economic pressure on

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The Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 would temporarily ban U.S. government agencies from entering into contracts with companies that do significant business with the authoritarian regime in Venezuela. This is aimed at putting economic pressure on the Venezuelan government and supporting democratic change in the country.

Bill Number: 257
Introduced: 9/30/2025
Status: Held at the desk.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025
Bill Number: 257
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Held at the desk.
Introduced: 9/30/2025
Summary: The Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 would temporarily ban U.S. government agencies from entering into contracts with companies that do significant business with the authoritarian regime in Venezuela. This is aimed at putting economic pressure on the Venezuelan government and supporting

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 would temporarily ban U.S. government agencies from entering into contracts with companies that do significant business with the authoritarian regime in Venezuela. This is aimed at putting economic pressure on the Venezuelan government and supporting democratic change in the country.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act or the BOLIVAR Act This bill temporarily prohibits an executive agency from entering into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that it determines, with the concurrence of the Department of State, knowingly engages in significant business operations with the Maduro regime in Venezuela. The bill lists exceptions, including where vital to U.S. national security or as necessary for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and other urgent lifesaving measures, or to carry out noncombatant evacuations. The prohibition shall not apply to contracts that support U.S. government activities in Venezuela or to contracts with international organizations. The State Department may waive the requirements of this bill upon determining that to do so is in the national interest.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Temporarily prohibits U.S. government agencies from contracting with companies that have significant business operations with the Maduro regime in Venezuela
Includes exceptions for contracts that support U.S. government activities in Venezuela, provide humanitarian aid, or involve international organizations
Allows the State Department to waive the requirements if it determines it is in the national interest

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would impact U.S. companies that currently do business with the Venezuelan government, forcing them to choose between continuing those operations or maintaining their U.S. government contracts. It could also affect the ability of the U.S. to procure certain goods and services, particularly if no alternative suppliers are available. The broader goal is to increase economic pressure on the Maduro regime and support the restoration of democracy in Venezuela.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Business ethics

Latin America

Public contracts and procurement

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Venezuela

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

257, 119th Congress (2025). "Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-257

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