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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8974
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 21, 2026
Mr. Issa (for himself and Ms. Salazar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
A BILL
To authorize the Development Finance Corporation to invest in Venezuela.
Section 1. Authorization to invest in Venezuela
(a) Removal as country of concern
Section 1402(3) of the BUILD Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9601(3)) is amended—
(1)
by striking subparagraph (A); and
(2)
by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (G) as subparagraphs (A) through (F), respectively.
(b) Investment authority
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Development Finance Corporation may invest in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.