People and companies tied to the United States could no longer make certain oil and gas deals with Venezuela. The bill cancels key U.S. Treasury permissions now allowing those deals. The ban ends only after a specific political handoff in Venezuela, unless the President grants a national security waiver.
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Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela’s Energy Sector Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S396; text: CR S396-397).
Latest action on S. 261: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S396; text: CR S396-397)
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. oil and gas companies, investors, banks, and other businesses involved in Venezuela's energy sector. It also affects U.S. citizens, green card holders, companies formed under U.S. law, their foreign branches, and even non-U.S. nationals if they are physically in the United States when they take part in a covered deal. Venezuelan state-linked energy entities could lose U.S.-connected business. U.S. agencies would also have to help enforce the ban.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it tries to use U.S. money and energy business as pressure on Venezuela's government. It would cut off certain U.S.-linked oil and gas activity unless Venezuela's government accepts a specific 2024 election result and gives up power in a way the bill requires. That could affect U.S. businesses that want to operate in Venezuela and could reduce revenue tied to Venezuela's energy sector. The exact economic and political effects are still uncertain and would depend on how much U.S.-linked business is currently happening and how other countries respond.
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Officially: Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela’s Energy Sector Act of 2025
People and companies tied to the United States could no longer make certain oil and gas deals with Venezuela. The bill cancels key U.S. Treasury permissions now allowing those deals. The ban ends only after a specific political handoff in Venezuela, unless the President grants a national security waiver.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S261. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S396; text: CR S396-397) (1/27/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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