SRES582-119

In Committee

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Operation Absolute Resolve.

119th Congress Introduced Jan 13, 2026

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This Senate Resolution expresses the sense of the Senate in support of three things: (1) President Trump's military and law enforcement operation called Operation Absolute Resolve, aimed at arresting Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro; (2) commendation of the Trump Administration and U.S. servicemembers and law enforcement officers who participated in the operation; and (3) support for efforts to assist the Venezuelan people in their pursuit of freedom.

Who Benefits and How

  • The Trump Administration: Receives formal Senate endorsement of its Venezuela military/law enforcement operation.
  • U.S. servicemembers and law enforcement: Formally commended for bravery and gallantry in the operation.
  • The Venezuelan people: The resolution expresses support for their fight for freedom and democratic governance.

Who Bears the Burden and How

  • No direct burdens are imposed. As a sense-of-the-Senate resolution, it has no binding legal or financial effect.
  • Nicolas Maduro and his regime: The resolution signals congressional support for actions targeting the Maduro government.

Key Provisions

  • Supports Operation Absolute Resolve to arrest Nicolas Maduro.
  • Commends U.S. servicemembers and law enforcement who participated.
  • Supports efforts to assist the Venezuelan people in their fight for freedom.

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

Expresses the sense of the Senate in support of President Trump's military and law enforcement operation (Operation Absolute Resolve) to arrest Nicolas Maduro and assist the Venezuelan people in their fight for freedom.

Key Policy Areas

Foreign Policy, National Security, Human Rights

Primary Purpose

Expresses the sense of the Senate in support of President Trump's military and law enforcement operation (Operation Absolute Resolve) to arrest Nicolas Maduro and assist the Venezuelan people in their fight for freedom.

Policy Domains

Foreign Policy National Security Human Rights

Support for Operation Absolute Resolve and Venezuelan Freedom

Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
  • Trump Administration
  • U.S. military and law enforcement personnel
  • Venezuelan people
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Contextual inference, no direct clause citation

Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
  • Nicolas Maduro and his regime
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Contextual inference, no direct clause citation

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 13, 2026

Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Cruz, and Mr. Cramer) submitted …

Jan 13, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S163-164)

Jan 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Foreign Policy National Security Human Rights
Actor Mappings
"targeted_entities"
→ ['Nicolas Maduro']
"supported_entities"
→ ['President Trump', 'Trump Administration', 'U.S. servicemembers', 'U.S. law enforcement']

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