HRES987-119

In Committee

Denouncing Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian, despotic, and murderous regime and commending President Trump for taking decisive action long called for by Members of Congress.

119th Congress Introduced Jan 12, 2026

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This is a non-binding House resolution that formally denounces Nicolas Maduro's authoritarian regime in Venezuela, applauds U.S. efforts to arrest him pursuant to a grand jury indictment, and recognizes presidential leadership in confronting the Maduro regime. It carries no force of law.

Who Benefits and How

  • Venezuelan opposition and diaspora communities: Receive symbolic congressional support for their cause against the Maduro regime
  • U.S. foreign policy establishment: Gets congressional endorsement for enforcement actions against Maduro
  • Resolution sponsors: Gain a public record of their stance against the Maduro regime

Who Bears the Burden and How

  • Nicolas Maduro and his regime: Faces formal congressional condemnation and endorsement of arrest efforts
  • No domestic regulatory or financial burdens are created, as this is a non-binding resolution

Key Provisions

  • Declares Maduro a threat to U.S. national security and to the Venezuelan people
  • Applauds U.S. actions to arrest Maduro pursuant to a grand jury indictment
  • Recognizes presidential leadership in confronting the Maduro regime

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Non-binding resolution denouncing Nicolas Maduro regime in Venezuela and praising U.S. actions against him

Key Policy Areas

Foreign Affairs, National Security, Human Rights

Primary Purpose

Non-binding resolution denouncing Nicolas Maduro regime in Venezuela and praising U.S. actions against him

Policy Domains

Foreign Affairs National Security Human Rights

Denouncing Maduro Regime

Identified Gains
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  • Venezuelan opposition
  • U.S. foreign policy establishment
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Identified Costs
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  • Nicolas Maduro and allies
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Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 12, 2026

Mr. Crawford (for himself, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Steube, Mr. Austin …

Jan 12, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition …

Jan 12, 2026

Submitted in House

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Foreign Affairs National Security
Actor Mappings
"U.S. Government"
→ Endorsed for enforcement actions against Maduro
"House of Representatives"
→ Declares its position on the Maduro regime

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