No War with Venezuela Act of 2026

This bill prohibits using federal funds for U.S. military or intelligence personnel deployments in Venezuela without congressional authorization, except for specific activities like defending U.S. personnel, gathering intelligence for national security, protecting diplomatic posts, securing detained citizens, or disrupting Venezuela-linked drug trafficking. It directly affects how the executive branch can deploy personnel or spend funds in Venezuela, blocking funding for military operations against Venezuela's government, occupation, or support for private extractive industries like oil companies. Key provisions require explicit congressional approval for most operations, with exceptions limited to defensive, intelligence, or diplomatic purposes. The law focuses on restricting funding mechanisms rather than banning all activities.