In Senate Committee·Last action 107 days ago

Bill Blocks U.S. Military Funds for Venezuela

Officially: No War with Venezuela Act of 2026

S3595 stops U.S. funds from being used to send military or intelligence personnel to Venezuela for certain actions. Affects U.S. military and intelligence agencies by limiting deployments.

Where it stands

Sitting in Foreign Relations

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Funding Prohibition: Bars use of U.S. funds for deploying military or intelligence personnel to Venezuela for certain hostile actions.
Congressional Approval: Requires additional congressional authorization for new military actions in Venezuela.

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This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Reasserts Congressional War Powers: Supporters argue that the bill reinforces Congress's constitutional authority to declare war, ensuring that any major military action in Venezuela requires legislative approval.
Prevents Unauthorized Regime-Change Wars: By prohibiting funding for regime-change operations, the bill reduces the risk of the U.S. entering another prolonged and costly conflict.
Improves U.S. Credibility in Latin America: The bill sends a clear message that U.S. policy is not about seizing resources, which could enhance trust and cooperation with Latin American countries.

✕Arguments against

Limits Presidential Flexibility: Critics argue that the bill ties the President's hands in responding to rapidly evolving crises, potentially emboldening adversaries.
Creates Ambiguity in Crisis Situations: The bill's restrictions could lead to hesitation in fast-moving situations, where the line between defensive and offensive actions is unclear.
Signals Weakness: Opponents believe that publicly ruling out regime-change operations could embolden the Venezuelan government and undermine U.S. leverage.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in Senate

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Senate Committee

Under Senate committee consideration

Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (1/7/2026)

JAN 7

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Senate Floor Vote

Voted on by Senate

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Passed Senate

Approved by Senate

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House Review

Sent to House for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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