Bans federal funds for U.S. control or military action in Venezuela, but allows diplomatic efforts.
This bill would stop the U.S. government from using federal money to take control of Venezuela's land or resources, including sending troops there for such purposes. It would ensure that funds for emergency humanitarian aid are not affected, and it would still allow the President to acquire or designate property for U.S. diplomatic offices. This means U.S. agencies would not be able to fund actions asserting control, but diplomatic efforts and humanitarian aid would continue.
Currently, there is no specific federal law stopping the U.S. government from using funds to assert control over Venezuela or deploy troops there for that purpose. This bill would create a clear ban on using federal funds for such actions, while still allowing for diplomatic property and ensuring that emergency humanitarian aid can continue without interruption.
HR 6980 · 119th Congress · January 8, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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