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Legislative Progress
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Unlikely to pass
This bill faces a difficult path because it limits the power of the executive branch to manage foreign conflicts and has not yet gained broad support.
Key Points
This bill stops the government from using federal money to send U.S. troops or intelligence officers to Venezuela for combat or law enforcement without permission from Congress.
It specifically bans using the military to help arrest people wanted by the U.S., occupying the country, or providing security for private oil companies operating there.
The bill includes several exceptions, allowing the U.S. to still gather intelligence, protect diplomats, and rescue Americans held in Venezuela.
The military would also still be allowed to defend against attacks on U.S. facilities and work to counter the influence of countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea in the region.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jan 7, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jan 7, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No War with Venezuela Act of 2026
Bill NumberS 3595
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
