This bill tells the Secretary of Defense to send Congress a report about U.S. security work with Guyana. The report must explain what the U.S. is already doing with Guyana and what extra help might be needed to deter a possible attack by Venezuela against Guyana .

It does not create a new program or spend money by itself. It asks for information so lawmakers can decide next steps on security cooperation with Guyana .

• Key points
  • Who is affected: Department of Defense and the Armed Services Committees in Congress; information relates to Guyana and potential threats from Venezuela .
  • What changes: Requires a formal report describing current cooperation and what additional U.S. assistance would be needed to deter a potential attack .
  • When: The report is due within 270 days after the bill becomes law .