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A resolution commending the United States military action in Venezuela.

Commending the United States military action in Venezuela.

Introduced Jan 8, 2026

Latest action (Jan 8, 2026) Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S117)

Referred to
Foreign Relations Committee
Issues
Defense

Summary

Senate Resolution 576 commends a U.S. military operation described as Operation Absolute Resolve, which according to the resolution occurred on January 3, 2026, in Caracas, Venezuela. The resolution states the operation resulted in the capture of Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores, who were transported to the United States to face Federal charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy and cocaine importation conspiracy. The resolution commends the operation for its stated precision and efficiency and expresses that it will enable democratic transitions in Venezuela and promote regional stability in the Western Hemisphere.

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Sponsor (1)
12 cosponsors

Actions (2)
  1. Jan 8, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S117) · senate
  2. Jan 8, 2026 Introduced in Senate

Similar bills (6)

Bills with similar text or summary — includes reintroductions across Congresses. Ranked by semantic similarity of the bill text (computed locally); a neutral discovery aid, not a claim the bills are duplicates.

  • SRES 582 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Operation Absolute Resolve. · Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · Cong. 119 88%
  • HRES 998 — Commending President Trump, his administration, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, Intelligence Community, and Justice Department for the remarkable success of "Operation Absolute Resolve". · Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · Cong. 119 85%
  • HRES 987 — Denouncing Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian, despotic, and murderous regime and commending President Trump for taking decisive action long called for by Members of Congress. · Introduced Jan 12, 2026 · Cong. 119 71%
  • SJRES 90 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. · Introduced Nov 6, 2025 · Cong. 119 71%
  • SJRES 98 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. · Passed Senate Jan 14, 2026 · Cong. 119 70%
  • SRES 712 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of general elections in Venezuela. · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Cong. 119 68%

Full text

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

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. <all>

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