HCONRES 68 · introduced · significant
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
- foreign policy
- defense
- government reform
What this bill does
- This bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela unless Congress authorizes military action.
- It affects the President's military authority and any U.S. service members stationed in Venezuela.
- The removal must occur unless Congress passes a formal declaration of war or authorization for military force.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
What evidence exists that U.S. Armed Forces are currently deployed in Venezuela, and what specific missions are they conducting there?
- 02
How would requiring Congressional authorization before maintaining any military presence in Venezuela change the President's ability to respond quickly to security threats?
- 03
What are the potential consequences for U.S. diplomatic and strategic interests in Latin America if this removal requirement becomes law?
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Sponsor · D-MA-2
James P. McGovern
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
126/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2026-01-22
Joining the bill
Thomas Massie
R-KY-4 · original
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
D-CA-31
Yassamin Ansari
D-AZ-3
J. Luis Correa
D-CA-46
Wesley Bell
D-MO-1
Gabe Amo
D-RI-1
Joaquin Castro
D-TX-20
Joe Courtney
D-CT-2
Jake Auchincloss
D-MA-4
Becca Balint
D-VT
Joyce Beatty
D-OH-3
Jason Crow
D-CO-6
+ 114 more
Legislative timeline
2026-01-22 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-01-22 · house · Floor
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
2026-01-22 · Floor
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
2026-01-22 · house · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1334-1335)
2026-01-22 · house · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 68, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2026-01-22 · house · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
2026-01-22 · house · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 68.
2026-01-22 · house · Floor
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1317-1325; text: CR H1317)
2026-01-22 · house · Floor
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
2026-01-21 · house · Floor
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 68 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
2026-01-07 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-01-07 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
2026-01-07 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
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