To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

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Bill ID: 119/hconres/64
Last Updated: December 1, 2025

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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

ID: M000312

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The bill

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

HCONRES. 64, 119th Congress โ€” read as touching Defense Contractors.

The sponsor

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

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The money

$85,400 raised

25 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another exercise in legislative theater. Let's dissect this farce.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** (chuckles) Ah, the noble goal of "directing" the President to remove troops from Venezuela without Congressional authorization. How quaint. In reality, this bill is a feeble attempt by Congress to pretend they're not complicit in the executive branch's imperial overreach. It's a Potemkin village of accountability.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** (rolls eyes) The bill invokes the War Powers Resolution, which has been about as effective as a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. This resolution is nothing more than a symbolic gesture, as it doesn't actually change existing law or provide any meaningful enforcement mechanisms. It's a "resolution" โ€“ not even a binding law.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** (sarcastic tone) Oh, the usual suspects: politicians seeking to burnish their anti-war credentials, lobbyists for defense contractors who want to keep the gravy train rolling, and voters who are too naive to realize they're being played. The Venezuelan people? Ha! They're just pawns in this game of imperial chess.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** (disdainful laugh) Let's be real โ€“ this bill will have all the impact of a feather on a hurricane. It won't change the fact that U.S. troops are already embedded in Venezuela, and it won't stop future interventions without Congressional approval. The real disease here is the bipartisan addiction to militarism and the lust for power.

Diagnosis: This bill is a classic case of "Legislative Lip Service Syndrome" (LLSS), where politicians pretend to address a problem while actually perpetuating the status quo. Symptoms include empty rhetoric, meaningless gestures, and a complete disregard for the Constitution. Treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism and a strong stomach for the inevitable disappointment.

In short, HCONRES 64 is a farcical attempt to masquerade as accountability while maintaining the illusion of Congressional control over foreign policy. It's a Potemkin village built on quicksand, and it will inevitably sink into the swamp of Washington's perpetual hypocrisy. (shrugs) Business as usual in the Imperial City.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Campaign Finance Network

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Congress 119 โ€ข 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$85,400
19 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$16,100
Committees
$0
Individuals
$69,300

No PAC contributions found

1
CHEROKEE NATION
2 transactions
$6,600
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
2 transactions
$6,600
3
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
1 transaction
$2,900

No committee contributions found

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HANEY, WILLIAM M III
2 transactions
$9,900
2
GURAL, JEFFREY
2 transactions
$6,600
3
HELM, NELSON JR
2 transactions
$6,600
4
KAPUR, RAMESH
2 transactions
$6,600
5
DEMPSEY, BRIAN S
1 transaction
$3,300
6
ESLER, JOHN K.
1 transaction
$3,300
7
TANG, KEVIN
1 transaction
$3,300
8
BARRON, MATT L
1 transaction
$3,300
9
KRASNIQI, DANUTA
1 transaction
$3,300
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LINDEN, LAWRENCE
1 transaction
$3,300
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CURTIS, LAWRENCE H
1 transaction
$3,300
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CURTIS, MARLA G
1 transaction
$3,300
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DICKSON, ERIC W
1 transaction
$3,300
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ELDRIDGE, SEAN
1 transaction
$3,300
15
GUZMAN, LISETTE
1 transaction
$3,300
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KRASNIQI, FLORIN
1 transaction
$3,300

Donor Network - Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

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Total contributions: $85,400

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 harmed.

  • Section 1 directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela, which could reduce defense contracts and military spending.

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