S 261
Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela’s Energy Sector Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:44 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela’s Energy Sector Act of 2025, prohibits U.S. persons from investing in Venezuela’s energy sector. It aims to pressure the Maduro regime to respect the results of the July 2024 election, which showed opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez winning by a significant margin. The bill specifically targets investments related to the Barbados Agreement and existing licenses, with a potential national security waiver available to the President. The prohibition would remain in place until the Maduro regime recognizes the election results and transfers power.
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