Bills/119th Congress · House

H.Con.Res. 68

Introduced

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

Sponsor

DJames P. McGovern· Massachusetts

Introduced

January 7, 2026

Policy area

International Affairs

Latest action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.January 22, 2026

Full text of the bill

Official source on Congress.gov ↗

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 68 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 68

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

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 7, 2026

Mr. McGovern (for himself and Mr. Massie) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF THE USE OF UNITED STATES FORCES FOR HOSTILITIES 
WITHIN OR AGAINST VENEZUELA.

Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 
1544(c)), Congress hereby directs the President to remove United States 
Armed Forces from Venezuela, unless explicitly authorized by a 
declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for use of 
military force.
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