119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 6980
H.R. 6980, the "No Occupation of Venezuela Act of 2026," prohibits the federal government from spending any money to support U.S. military occupation or control of Venezuela or its territory and resources. The bill applies broadly to any federal funds that might be used to assert American possession, supervision, jurisdiction, or sovereignty over Venezuela, including deploying U.S. Armed Forces there. However, the law includes narrow exceptions: the President can still acquire Venezuelan property for diplomatic or consular purposes with the Venezuelan government's approval, can use U.S. property already owned in Venezuela for diplomatic missions, and can spend money on emergency humanitarian aid. The bill is sponsored by Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Joaquin Castro and has been referred to the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees for consideration.