Senate Foreign Relations Committee schedules hearing on U.S. policy toward Venezuela

Hearing announced for this week

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee published its schedule for the week, highlighting a full committee hearing focused on U.S. policy toward Venezuela. The committee’s announcement frames the hearing as a major oversight and policy session amid heightened attention on the country and the region.

According to the committee, the hearing is set for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., in the Dirksen Senate Office Building (SD-419). The committee said a livestream would be made available for viewers who are not attending in person.

Witness: Secretary of State Marco Rubio

The committee listed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the witness for the hearing. His appearance is expected to center on current U.S. objectives, diplomatic tools, and regional coordination, as lawmakers evaluate how policy choices affect stability, human rights conditions, and U.S. strategic interests.

Such hearings typically bring together members from both parties to question the administration on priorities, timelines, and metrics for success. The format can also surface disagreements over sanctions, recognition policy, humanitarian strategy, migration impacts, and security concerns tied to transnational crime.

Related committee business later in the week

In addition to the Venezuela hearing, the committee scheduled a business meeting for Thursday, January 29, 2026, to consider legislation and nominations. Business meetings are where committees debate and vote on advancing nominees and measures to the full Senate.

For reporters and observers, the two-day lineup provides a window into how the Senate is shaping foreign-policy oversight early in the week, with Venezuela policy receiving the headline slot.