H.R. 1004 · 116th Congress
Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- David Cicilline
- Introduced
- 2019-02-06
- Latest action
- 2019-04-09 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
Summary
Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act
This bill prohibits funds made available to federal departments or agencies from being used to introduce the Armed Forces of the United States into hostilities with Venezuela, except pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) a specific statutory authorization that meets the requirements of the War Powers Resolution and is enacted after the enactment of this bill, or (3) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States or the Armed Forces.