WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Venezuela Restoration Fund, originally introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-FL, on May 26, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to establish a dedicated fund within the U.S. Treasury to support democratic governance and human rights initiatives in Venezuela. The proposed Venezuela Restoration Fund will allow for the allocation of resources to various critical areas, including strengthening democracy, defending human more ST