The Joint House Resolution from the Vermont House of Representatives condemns the U.S. military incursion in Venezuela that occurred on January 3, 2026, during which President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were seized and taken to the United States without prior congressional approval. The resolution emphasizes the importance of political self-determination for all nations, including Venezuela, and criticizes the motivations behind the military action, suggesting that it may have been driven by interests in Venezuelan oil rather than the stated goal of combating drug trafficking. It also highlights the potential implications of such interventions on international relations and the sovereignty of other nations.

The resolution calls for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. military forces from the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, the release of Maduro and Flores, and a commitment from the United States to refrain from future military interventions that undermine the self-determination of other countries. It reflects a broader condemnation from the Vermont Congressional Delegation and urges the Secretary of State to communicate this resolution to key federal officials, including President Trump and members of his cabinet.