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

Plain-English Summary

This bill would prohibit the U.S. government from spending any federal money to use military force in or against Venezuela. In practical terms, this means that unless Congress specifically passes a separate law authorizing it, no funds from the federal budget could be used to conduct military operations, attacks, or armed interventions targeting Venezuela or taking place on Venezuelan soil.

The bill is rooted in Congress's constitutional role in authorizing the use of military force. By cutting off funding as a tool, the legislation would serve as a check on the executive branch — specifically the President — preventing unilateral military action against Venezuela without explicit congressional approval. This type of legislation is sometimes called a "funding restriction" and is a common way Congress asserts its war powers authority.

This bill would primarily affect the U.S. military, the Department of Defense, and any other federal agencies that might otherwise be directed to carry out military operations. It would not restrict diplomacy, economic sanctions, or other non-military forms of engagement with Venezuela — only the use of armed force. Ordinary Americans would not be directly impacted in their daily lives, though the bill could have broader implications for U.S. foreign policy in Latin America.

The bill has been referred to both the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on Armed Services, where members will review it before deciding whether to advance it further. No official congressional description was provided with the legislation.