Hearing on “The Legal Basis for Action Against Venezuelan Drug Traffickers"

Judiciary: House Committee · March 18, 2026

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Call to order and procedural authority

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Chairman Van Drew called the subcommittee to order, authorized the chair to declare recesses, and opened the hearing. He asked attendees to rise for the pledge and a moment of silence for fallen service members.

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A House Judiciary subcommittee hearing examined the legal authority cited for U.S. military and law-enforcement actions against Venezuelan drug traffickers, including Operation Absolute Resolve and strikes on suspected drug vessels, with witnesses and lawmakers sharply divided over constitutionality and efficacy.

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