Venezuela Oil Proceeds Transparency Act
Sponsor
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Cosponsors (1)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S579)
2026-02-11
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsReferred To · 2026-02-11
Previously
- Foreign Relations CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-11
Plain-English Summary
This bill would require the U.S. government to publicly report on how money from Venezuelan oil sales is being used, particularly focusing on whether funds are going to the Venezuelan government or being held in trust. The legislation aims to increase transparency around oil revenue that may be controlled by the U.S. or international organizations, helping Congress and the public understand the financial dealings related to Venezuela's oil resources.
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