HR 6980 United States House · 119th Congress

NOVA Act of 2026

HR 6980, the NOVA Act of 2026, prohibits the use of federal funds to support U.S. possession, control, or sovereignty over Venezuela's territory or resources, including military deployments there. It allows limited exceptions: the President may acquire Venezuelan property for diplomatic use (with local government approval) or use existing U.S. properties in Venezuela for embassies. The bill does not apply to properties owned by the U.S. before January 1, 2026, and explicitly states it won't affect funding for emergency humanitarian aid. This bill directly affects U.S. government agencies and programs seeking to fund activities related to Venezuela's governance or military presence.

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Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Jan 8, 2026

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Jan 8, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jan 8, 2026

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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors