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Banning US Funds for Occupation or Control of Venezuela (NOVA Act).

The NOVA Act of 2026 aims to prohibit the use of US federal funds to support any form of occupation, administrative control, or assertion of sovereignty over Venezuela's territory or resources, including the deployment of US Armed Forces there. This ensures that taxpayer money cannot be used for military intervention in that country. However, the restrictions do not apply to emergency humanitarian aid or the maintenance of diplomatic facilities.
Key points
Strict prohibition on spending federal funds to assert control, jurisdiction, or sovereignty over Venezuela or its resources.
The ban specifically covers direct or indirect funding for deploying US Armed Forces for the purpose of occupying Venezuela.
Exceptions allow funding for emergency humanitarian aid and the acquisition and maintenance of property for diplomatic purposes (embassies and consulates).
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6980
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2026-01-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NOVA Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6980.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strict prohibition on spending federal funds to assert control, jurisdiction, or sovereignty over Venezuela or its resources.
  • The ban specifically covers direct or indirect funding for deploying US Armed Forces for the purpose of occupying Venezuela.
  • Exceptions allow funding for emergency humanitarian aid and the acquisition and maintenance of property for diplomatic purposes (embassies and consulates).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-24.

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