Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025

This bill would bar federal funds, including Department of Defense funds, from being used to conduct hostilities with respect to Venezuela unless Congress passes a specific law authorizing it after this bill becomes law, or gives authorization consistent with the War Powers Resolution. The bill defines hostilities as any use of lethal or potentially lethal force by U.S. forces, including force used remotely or on and off. It would still allow the U.S. to defend itself, its citizens, its armed forces, and its personnel from armed attack. It would also allow lawful counternarcotics operations that are not hostilities and humanitarian aid to the people of Venezuela.

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Sponsors

• Jeff Merkley Democrat sponsor
• 9 cosponsors