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HR 7038·Federal·house

Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act

In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jan 13, 2026

Summary

The bill bars any U.S. department, agency, or person acting for the United States from using federal money to finance, insure, or promote Venezuela's oil and petroleum infrastructure, unless Congress explicitly authorizes it. It also mandates that the Secretary of State submit an annual report confirming compliance. The goal is to keep taxpayer dollars out of risky foreign oil projects.

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