A resolution reaffirming the policy of the United States to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela through free and fair elections.

This resolution reaffirms the United States' long-standing policy to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela, specifically through the conduct of free and fair elections. It acknowledges the disputed July 2024 presidential election, where evidence suggested Nicolas Maduro did not win and Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia received the most votes. The resolution also highlights the prior disqualification of opposition candidates like Maria Corina Machado and Corina Yoris, and notes the interim presidency of Delcy Rodriguez following Maduro's capture. The Senate urges Venezuela's interim authorities to take immediate steps to restore democratic governance by holding free, fair, and transparent presidential elections. It specifically calls for the unconditional and immediate release of all political prisoners , including those detained in connection with the July 2024 election. Furthermore, the resolution declares that any arbitrary detention, assault, or harm to individuals seeking public office, such as Maria Corina Machado, would gravely undermine the integrity of future elections and would be presumed to have the approval of senior interim officials, necessitating U.S. actions to hold responsible parties accountable.