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US HR987
Resolution
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eric Crawford
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AI Summary
Summary of H. Res. 987
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Resolution references a January 3, 2026 U.S. special operation to arrest and exfiltrate former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro for alleged narcoterrorism and crimes against humanity
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Cites prior Democratic-sponsored legislation from the 118th and 119th Congresses characterizing Maduro's regime as authoritarian, documenting over 270 political prisoners and 15,000+ politically motivated arrests over the past decade
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Quotes critical statements from Democratic members (including Minority Leader Jeffries, Reps. Goldman, Garamendi, Ramirez, and Swalwell) opposing the operation as unconstitutional or illegal
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Resolves that the House recognizes Maduro as a threat to U.S. national security, applauds U.S. actions to arrest him pursuant to a grand jury indictment, and commends President Trump's leadership in the matter
Legislative Description
Denouncing Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian, despotic, and murderous regime and commending President Trump for taking decisive action long called for by Members of Congress.
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
1/12/2026