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US HB6980
Bill
Status
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Raja Krishnamoorthi
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AI Summary
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Prohibits federal funds from being used to support any assertion of U.S. possession, supervision, jurisdiction, control, or sovereignty over Venezuelan territory or resources, including deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in Venezuela
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Permits the President to acquire properties in Venezuela for diplomatic or consular purposes with approval from the Venezuelan government, through purchase or property exchange
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Allows the President to designate existing U.S. properties in Venezuela for diplomatic use via proclamation, with title remaining vested in the United States
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Exempts U.S. property in Venezuela acquired before January 1, 2026 from the funding prohibition
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Preserves federal funding authority for emergency humanitarian aid to Venezuela
Legislative Description
NOVA Act of 2026 No Occupation of Venezuela Act of 2026
Last 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.
1/8/2026