Bills · S 3344
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3344International Affairs
Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION DEC 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses the critical issue of war powers—who has the authority to send American troops into conflict. Historically, there's been debate over whether the President can initiate military action without explicit congressional approval. This bill strengthens Congress's role, aiming to ensure that any decision to use military force against Venezuela goes through a deliberate legislative process.
If this bill becomes law, it means that military action against Venezuela, outside of self-defense or specific non-hostile operations, would require a clear and public vote from Congress. This could prevent the U.S. from entering a potentially costly and controversial conflict without broad political consensus. If it doesn't become law, the Executive Branch retains more leeway to engage in military actions in Venezuela, potentially leading to interventions without prior legislative authorization or public debate.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the use of U.S. government funds for conducting hostilities with respect to Venezuela.
This provision directly restricts the Executive Branch's ability to fund military operations in Venezuela without specific congressional approval.
PROVISION 02
Allows such hostilities only if Congress enacts a specific new authorization or an authorization consistent with the War Powers Resolution.
This ensures that any future military action against Venezuela must receive explicit legislative approval, reinforcing Congress's constitutional authority.
PROVISION 03
Clarifies exceptions for self-defense, protecting U.S. personnel, lawful counternarcotics operations that do not constitute hostilities, and providing humanitarian assistance.
These exceptions ensure the U.S. can still act to protect its interests and people or provide aid without triggering the prohibition on hostilities.
PROVISION 04
Defines "hostilities" broadly as any situation involving lethal or potentially lethal force by U.S. forces, including remote or intermittent force.
This definition aims to prevent loopholes and ensure a wide range of military engagements fall under the bill's restrictions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
D· Oregon
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
128
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 8 REP 0 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 4
Introduced in Senate
DEC 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3344
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionDec 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
Senate BillS 3344International Affairs
Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
