A resolution commending the United States military action in Venezuela.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 576 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 576

       Commending the United States military action in Venezuela.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

              January 8 (legislative day, January 7), 2026

     Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Budd, Mr. 
   Tuberville, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Schmitt, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Rounds, Ms. 
Lummis, Mr. Cramer, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Mullin, and Mr. Cruz) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                           Foreign Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Commending the United States military action in Venezuela.

Whereas, on January 3, 2026, the United States military executed a flawless, 
        large-scale operation across Caracas, Venezuela, resulting in the 
        successful capture of narco-terrorist Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia 
        Flores;
Whereas that operation, codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve, was the 
        culmination of months of planning, intelligence gathering, and joint 
        military cooperation, demonstrating exceptional strategic execution and 
        timing;
Whereas the raid effectively removed indicted cartel leader Nicolas Maduro from 
        power without prolonged occupation, allowing United States forces to 
        withdraw after achieving the objective with no American lives lost;
Whereas Maduro and Flores were transported to the United States to face 
        longstanding Federal charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy, 
        cocaine importation conspiracy, and possession of machine guns and 
        destructive devices;
Whereas the people of Venezuela, because of the bold and strong action of the 
        United States administration, now have a path to liberty and prosperity 
        first laid out by the brave Venezuelan opposition led by Edmundo 
        Gonzalez, the duly elected President of Venezuela, and Maria Corina 
        Machado; and
Whereas President Trump, his administration, and the United States military are 
        to be commended for their bold leadership, strategic vision, and 
        unwavering commitment to justice and protecting the American people by 
        executing the operation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends Operation Absolute Resolve for its precision, 
        efficiency, and role in addressing longstanding regional 
        instability in Latin America; and
            (2) emphasizes that this bold action will pave the way for 
        democratic transitions in Venezuela and promote regional 
        stability in the Western Hemisphere.
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