NOVA Act of 2026
Congress proposes ban on federal funds for any U.S. occupation or control of Venezuela
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Would block federal money from being used to support any claim that the U.S. controls Venezuela or its resources, including using U.S. troops there for that purpose.
- Still allows the President to buy or trade for property in Venezuela if Venezuela agrees, when it would be used for a U.S. embassy or consulate.
- Lets the U.S. keep using and holding title to U.S.-owned property in Venezuela for embassy or consulate use, if the President officially designates it.
- Says the ban does not apply to U.S. property in Venezuela that the U.S. already owned before January 1, 2026.
- Clarifies that the funding ban should not be read as limiting emergency humanitarian aid.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
NOVA Act of 2026
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