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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8974

To authorize the Development Finance Corporation to invest in Venezuela.

Venezuela: New Investment Authority

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. No further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active but has not yet moved beyond the committee level.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

Lifting restrictions on Venezuela is a major policy change that usually requires the Venezuelan government to make big reforms first.

Key Points

  • This bill would let a U.S. government group called the Development Finance Corporation spend money on projects in Venezuela. Currently, the law stops this group from investing there because Venezuela is on a restricted list.
  • The plan is to support private businesses and help fix the country's infrastructure. This could mean more money for things like energy, transportation, and technology projects to help the local economy.
  • Supporters believe this change will help the Venezuelan people by creating jobs and improving daily life. It would treat Venezuela like other developing nations where the U.S. helps fund private sector growth.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
May 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

May 21, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To authorize the Development Finance Corporation to invest in Venezuela.

Bill NumberHR 8974
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(1)
R: 1

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