No Taxpayer Funds for Corporate Investment in Venezuelan Oil Act
Sponsored By: Senator Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would block taxpayer-funded reimbursements for capital expenditures in Venezuela's oil and gas sector. It defines "capital expenditure" as payments for new buildings or permanent improvements, and it defines "person" to include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and organizations. The measure would bar any Treasury funds or accounts owned, controlled, or accessible by the United States or by persons acting for the United States from being used to reimburse those qualified capital expenditures in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The text contains no exceptions, sunset, or new program or enforcement agency.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Ban on U.S. reimbursements for Venezuelan oil
If enacted, the bill would bar use of any funds from the U.S. Treasury or any account owned, controlled, or accessible by the United States (or by a person acting on its behalf) to pay reimbursements for "qualified capital expenditures" in Venezuela's oil and gas sector. It would define "capital expenditure" as money paid for new buildings or permanent improvements that raise property value. It would define "person" to include U.S. citizens, green card holders, and any domestic or foreign company, partnership, or organization. The ban would apply to projects in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (or a legal successor) and would take effect upon enactment without listed exceptions or a separate reimbursement program.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
CO • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
VT • D
Sponsored 1/15/2026
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 1/15/2026
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 1/15/2026
Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
RI • D
Sponsored 1/15/2026
Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
CO • D
Sponsored 1/15/2026
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/15/2026
Roll Call Votes
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