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US HB7038

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Levin

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all U.S. government funds from financing, subsidizing, insuring, guaranteeing, or otherwise supporting Venezuela's oil infrastructure or petroleum sector development, maintenance, or expansion

  • Covers construction, real property purchases, insurance costs, loan guarantees, tax incentives, royalty relief, and payments to individuals or corporations related to Venezuelan oil operations

  • Bans U.S. government officers and employees from providing advocacy, promotion, or support for Venezuela's petroleum sector at international financial institutions, multilateral organizations, or diplomatic forums

  • Allows an exception only for expenditures explicitly authorized by a future Act of Congress passed after this bill's enactment

  • Requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to congressional committees within 180 days of enactment, describing any Venezuela oil-related activities and certifying compliance

Legislative Description

Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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