# 119-sres-582: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Operation Absolute Resolve.

119-sres-582, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Operation Absolute Resolve., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-582
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Operation Absolute Resolve.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Support for Operation Absolute Resolve and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro.** This resolution would express Senate backing for the President’s military and law enforcement action that captured Maduro and his wife, praise the U.S. personnel involved, and support efforts to assist the Venezuelan people. - U.S. servicemembers and law enforcement: would be publicly commended for bravery and gallantry for participating in Operation Absolute Resolve. - Venezuelan people: would receive explicit Senate support for U.S. efforts to assist them in their fight for freedom. - U.S. national security messaging: would highlight links between Venezuela’s de facto authorities and transnational crime, citing Venezuela as a major cocaine transit country (about 200 to 250 metric tons annually) and naming groups like the Cartel de los Soles and Tren de Aragua as foreign terrorist organizations.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX), 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-3752: SAVE America Act
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-582 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/582)

## Related
- [119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1071)
- [119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-524)
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-582 (as of 2026-04-21).