This resolution tells the President to stop any military operations involving U.S. armed forces in Venezuela unless Congress has officially declared war or given specific permission to use military force there. Right now, the President can use the military in various ways without Congress voting on it first, but this resolution would change that for Venezuela specifically. The resolution does include an important exception: it doesn't prevent the U.S. from defending itself if Venezuela or another country actually attacks America or is about to attack. So if there's an immediate threat to American safety, the President could still act without waiting for Congress. Essentially, this is about making sure that any military action against Venezuela gets approval from Congress first, rather than letting the President decide on their own.

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.

Kaine, Tim

<p>This joint resolution directs the President to  terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.&nbsp;The joint resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack or threat of an imminent armed attack.</p>