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BOLIVAR Act

USA118th CongressHR-825| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2024
Michael Waltz

Michael Waltz

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (15)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act or the BOLIVAR Act This bill temporarily prohibits an executive agency from entering into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that it determines, with the concurrence of the Department of State, knowingly engages in significant business operations with the Maduro regime in Venezuela. The bill lists exceptions, including where vital to U.S. national security or as necessary for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and other urgent lifesaving measures, or to carry out noncombatant evacuations. The prohibition shall not apply to contracts that support U.S. government activities in Venezuela or to contracts with international organizations. The State Department may waive the requirements of this bill upon determining that to do so is in the national interest.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-621
BOLIVAR Act
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
May 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-257
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-29.
Sep 18, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 6.
Sep 18, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 18, 2024
Mr. Fry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 18, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6034-6035)
Nov 18, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 825.
Nov 18, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6034-6035)
Nov 18, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6034-6035)
Nov 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 19, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-621
    BOLIVAR Act


  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.


  • May 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-257
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-29.


  • September 18, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 6.


  • September 18, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 18, 2024
    Mr. Fry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 18, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6034-6035)


  • November 18, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 825.


  • November 18, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6034-6035)


  • November 18, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6034-6035)


  • November 18, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 19, 2024
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-257: BOLIVAR Act
Business ethicsLatin AmericaPublic contracts and procurementSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusVenezuela

BOLIVAR Act

USA118th CongressHR-825| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2024
Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act or the BOLIVAR Act This bill temporarily prohibits an executive agency from entering into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that it determines, with the concurrence of the Department of State, knowingly engages in significant business operations with the Maduro regime in Venezuela. The bill lists exceptions, including where vital to U.S. national security or as necessary for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and other urgent lifesaving measures, or to carry out noncombatant evacuations. The prohibition shall not apply to contracts that support U.S. government activities in Venezuela or to contracts with international organizations. The State Department may waive the requirements of this bill upon determining that to do so is in the national interest.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-621
BOLIVAR Act
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
May 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-257
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-29.
Sep 18, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 6.
Sep 18, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 18, 2024
Mr. Fry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 18, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6034-6035)
Nov 18, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 825.
Nov 18, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6034-6035)
Nov 18, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6034-6035)
Nov 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 19, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-621
    BOLIVAR Act


  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.


  • May 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-257
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-29.


  • September 18, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 6.


  • September 18, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 18, 2024
    Mr. Fry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 18, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6034-6035)


  • November 18, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 825.


  • November 18, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6034-6035)


  • November 18, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6034-6035)


  • November 18, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 19, 2024
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.
Michael Waltz

Michael Waltz

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (15)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-257: BOLIVAR Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business ethicsLatin AmericaPublic contracts and procurementSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusVenezuela