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US HR998

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carlos Gimenez

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • H. Res. 998 commends "Operation Absolute Resolve," authorized on January 3, 2026, which apprehended Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and dismantled the Cártel de los Soles command structure

  • Maduro faces federal charges including narcoterrorism conspiracy, conspiracy to import cocaine, and weapons offenses; his wife Cilia Flores was extradited to the U.S. on similar charges

  • Reaffirms the Monroe Doctrine and "Trump Corollary" as the basis for Western Hemispheric security, declaring the U.S. will not tolerate foreign military bases, intelligence assets, or proxy forces from adversaries in the Americas

  • Recognizes dismantling the Maduro regime as a national security imperative to stop state-sponsored drug trafficking linked to tens of thousands of American overdose deaths annually

  • Expresses solidarity with the Venezuelan people and supports a rapid constitutional transition to free and fair elections

Legislative Description

Commending President Trump, his administration, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, Intelligence Community, and Justice Department for the remarkable success of "Operation Absolute Resolve".

Government operations and politics

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and 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.

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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