A resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.
In Committee
Introduced:Nov 6, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Edward J. Markey
Senator
Democratic
MA
Cosponsors
1
Quick Stats
Policy Area
International Affairs
Summary
This resolution condemns efforts by the Venezuelan regime to prevent opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado from running in the 2024 presidential election. It calls for allowing reputable election observers and strengthening sanctions if negotiated conditions are not met.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5762)
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This resolution condemns efforts by the Venezuelan regime to prevent opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado from running in the 2024 presidential election. It calls for allowing reputable election observers and strengthening sanctions if negotiated conditions are not met.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p>This resolution commends Maria Corina Machado as the official presidential opposition candidate in Venezuela.</p><p>The resolution also (1) condemns efforts by the regime to prevent Maria Corina Machado from participating in Venezuela's 2024 presidential election, (2) rejects the regime’s efforts to carry out fraudulent presidential elections, (3) demands the regime permit reputable election observers to observe the election, and (4) urges the President to strengthen and reimpose sanctions because certain negotiated conditions have not been met.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Commends Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate
Condemns the regime's attempts to prevent Machado from participating in the 2024 election
Demands the regime allow reputable election observers to monitor the voting process
Calls on the President to strengthen and reimpose sanctions if certain negotiated conditions are not met
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this resolution becomes law, it would signal strong U.S. support for Venezuela's democratic opposition and put pressure on the current regime to allow a fair and transparent presidential election in 2024. This could affect the political landscape in Venezuela and impact the lives of Venezuelan citizens who are seeking free and fair elections.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
International Affairs
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
486, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-486
