H.Con.Res. 68
IntroducedTo direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
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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. <all>