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US SB3621

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Merkley

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all U.S. government funds from being used to finance, subsidize, insure, guarantee, or otherwise support Venezuela's oil infrastructure or petroleum sector development, maintenance, or expansion

  • Covered activities include construction or repair of oil/gas infrastructure, real property purchases, insurance costs, loan guarantees, tax incentives, royalty relief, and payments to corporations

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

  • Exception allows expenditures if 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 (starting within 180 days) describing any Venezuela oil-related expenditures and certifying compliance with the Act

Legislative Description

Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act

International affairs

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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