Denouncing Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian, despotic, and murderous regime and commending President Trump for taking decisive action long called for by Members of Congress.

This resolution unequivocally denounces Nicolas Maduro's regime, characterizing it as authoritarian, despotic, and murderous . It specifically commends President Trump for orchestrating a special operation on January 3, 2026, which successfully led to the arrest and exfiltration of Maduro. The resolution praises this decisive action for finally holding Maduro accountable for his brutal narcoterrorism and crimes against humanity, asserting that his cartel trafficking has caused immense harm to Americans and other nations' citizens. The House of Representatives expresses its full support for the intelligence community, law enforcement, and military involved in this successful operation. It highlights that a broad coalition within the House has consistently viewed Maduro as a threat to U.S. national security and the well-being of the Venezuelan people. The resolution also references numerous past legislative efforts by various members of Congress, including Democrats, that condemned Maduro's antidemocratic practices, human rights abuses, and efforts to subvert elections, underscoring a long-standing bipartisan concern. Ultimately, the resolution applauds the arrest of Maduro and recognizes President Trump's leadership in expediting his demise.