Denouncing Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian, despotic, and murderous regime and commending President Trump for taking decisive action long called for by Members of Congress.

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Introduced 2026-01-12Topic: governance ethics · criminal justice · veterans military

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This resolution states the House of Representatives' position on the January 3, 2026, U.S. operation that arrested former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. It states that many House members have long viewed Maduro as a threat to U.S. national security and to the people of Venezuela, and it lists past bills and resolutions about Maduro introduced by Democratic members. It also quotes several Democratic members who criticized the operation. The resolution declares that the House applauds the U.S. actions to arrest Maduro under a grand jury indictment and recognizes President Trump's leadership in the operation. It does not create new laws, spending, or legal requirements.

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Date	Chamber	Action	Status effect
2026-01-12	House	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	refer
2026-01-12	House	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	refer
2026-01-12		Submitted in House	refer
2026-01-12		Submitted in House	introduce

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