To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Venezuela, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6915

119th Congress

To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Venezuela, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Seth Moulton

D - MA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would prevent the U.S. government from spending any federal money to launch military operations in Venezuela or against the Venezuelan government. Introduced by Representative Seth Moulton, it aims to ensure that any potential military action involving Venezuela requires new Congressional authorization rather than being funded through existing budgets.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prevent the U.S. government from spending any federal money to launch military operations in Venezuela or against the Venezuelan government. Introduced by Representative Seth Moulton, it aims to ensure that any potential military action involving Venezuela requires new Congressional authorization rather than being funded through existing budgets.

Last updated: 1/18/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits using federal funds for military force in or against Venezuela without new Congressional approval
Aims to prevent unauthorized military escalation in a Latin American nation that has experienced ongoing political and economic crisis
Reinforces Congressional war powers by requiring explicit authorization before any military engagement with Venezuela
Does not affect diplomatic efforts, humanitarian aid, or existing non-military U.S. policies toward Venezuela

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect military planning and executive branch decision-making regarding Venezuela, requiring the President to seek Congressional approval before any military action. For everyday Americans, it reduces the possibility of surprise military involvement in Venezuela without public debate, though it wouldn't change current U.S. policy since no military operations are currently underway. The bill serves as a preventive measure to ensure democratic oversight of potential military commitments.

Policy Areas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6915, 119th Congress (2025). "To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Venezuela, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6915