To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Sponsor: James P. McGovern (Democratic-MA)

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Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress would call on the President to remove unauthorized U.S. troops from Venezuela.

This resolution would ask the President to pull out any U.S. troops from Venezuela who are there without Congress's clear approval. It means U.S. military forces could only stay in Venezuela if Congress has officially declared war or passed a specific law allowing them.

What Would Change

Today, U.S. military forces might be in Venezuela without specific approval from Congress. If this resolution is adopted, Congress would direct the President to remove those forces. U.S. troops could only remain in Venezuela if Congress has officially declared war. Or, they could stay if Congress has passed a specific law allowing them to be there.

Key Provisions

Calls on the President to remove U.S. military forces from Venezuela.
States that U.S. military forces could stay in Venezuela if Congress has declared war or passed a specific law.