Rep. Casten Introduces Bill Mandating GAO Audit of Trump Administration’s Venezuela Oil Deal
U.S.-Venezuela Energy Policy and Oversight·January 13 – March 5, 2026
15 days ago
Rep. Casten Introduces Bill Mandating GAO Audit of Trump Administration’s Venezuela Oil Deal
Four key bills aimed at auditing and restricting the U.S.-Venezuela energy deal remain stalled in committee, leaving billions of dollars in oil proceeds in special accounts without independent oversight. This legislative deadlock allows the administration to maintain control over the funds while lawmakers demand transparency regarding the use of offshore banks and military involvement in the region.
2 months ago
Rep. Casten Introduces Bill to Audit Legality of Administration’s Venezuela Energy Deal
Representative Casten introduced H.R. 7819 to require a non-partisan watchdog to audit the legality of the administration's energy deal with Venezuela.
2 months ago
Senator Schiff Accuses Administration of Hiding Venezuela Oil Revenue in Offshore Accounts
Senator Adam Schiff publicly challenged the administration's transparency, alleging that oil proceeds are being hidden in offshore accounts.
For months, the administration falsely claimed that its military operations in the Caribbean were about stopping drugs.
2 months ago
Senate Introduces Bill Mandating GAO Investigation Into U.S.-Venezuela Energy Agreement
The Venezuela Oil Proceeds Transparency Act was introduced in the Senate to mandate a GAO investigation into the bilateral energy agreement.
3 months ago
US Bill Prohibits Taxpayer Reimbursements for Venezuela Energy Sector Investments
Legislation was introduced to ban the use of taxpayer money to reimburse companies for their investments in Venezuela's oil and gas industry.
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S. 3838 and H.R. 7819 are companion bills that provide a matching House and Senate plan for government audits. H.R. 7038 and S. 3685 are separate proposals that focus on banning different types of federal spending on Venezuelan oil projects.
H.R. 7819
Rep. Casten Introduces Bill to Audit Trump’s Energy Deal With Venezuela
Mar 5
S. 3838Congress Proposes Independent Audit of New U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal to Track Billions in Revenue
Feb 11
S 3685Ban on Taxpayer Funding for Venezuelan Oil Projects
Jan 15
H.R. 7038Congress moves to bar federal funds from supporting Venezuela oil projects, requiring State Department reports
Jan 13
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