Krishnamoorthi Opposes State Department Funding Bill That Fails to Restrain Trump, Including in Venezuela

WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) voted against the fiscal year 2026 State Department funding bill and released the following statement explaining his vote:

"I voted against this bill because it puts no guardrails on the Trump Administration's reckless use of taxpayer funds to escalate military action or unilaterally enable civilian occupation abroad. That's why I introduced the No Occupation of Venezuela Act-to make clear that no president can use federal funds to bypass Congress's constitutional role in authorizing the use of force. Congress cannot allow end-runs around the Constitution."