RepublicanAmendment · S.Amdt. 4196· Senate(119-SAMDT-4196)

S.Amdt. 4196

Rep. Cruz
Age: 56 years
Texas
Introduced
1/13/2026
Sponsored by
Ted Cruz
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-SJRES-98 — 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.
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 4196, submitted by Mr. Cruz, is an amendment to S.J. Res. 98. The original resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela that Congress did not authorize.

This amendment aims to add a new section to the bill stating that the following actions enhance United States national security and advance the democratic aspirations of the people of Venezuela:

  • The execution of the arrest warrant against Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026.
  • Subsequent efforts to prosecute him.