Castro and Krishnamoorthi introduce the NOVA Act to prevent U.S. occupation and funding of oil companies in Venezuela.
Quiver AI Summary
Introduction of NOVA Act: Congressman Joaquin Castro and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi have introduced the No Occupation of Venezuela (NOVA) Act, aimed at prohibiting the use of U.S. federal funds for any military or civil occupation of Venezuela, including taxpayer-funded support for oil companies in the region.
Key Objectives of the Act: The NOVA Act seeks to prevent U.S. control over Venezuelan resources and block funds for oil company reimbursements. It emphasizes that any military or economic actions require explicit Congressional approval, while ensuring that humanitarian assistance to the Venezuelan people remains intact.
Statements from Sponsors: Castro criticized the idea of using taxpayer money for foreign occupations, stating, "The American people want affordable healthcare, not to spend billions... on 'running' Venezuela." Krishnamoorthi expressed that taxpayer funds should not be used to subsidize oil companies at the behest of the President without Congressional oversight.
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Joaquin Castro Fundraising
Joaquin Castro recently disclosed $78.1K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 777th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 62.2% came from individual donors.
Castro disclosed $69.0K of spending. This was the 708th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Castro disclosed $177.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 791st most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Joaquin Castro's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Joaquin Castro Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Joaquin Castro:
- H.R.6910: To strengthen the development mandate of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6736: ARMAS Act of 2025
- H.R.6563: Terrorist Watchlist Modification Review Act
- H.R.6562: United States Development Finance Corporation Effectiveness Act
- H.R.6347: Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025
- H.R.4490: PARTNER Act
You can track bills proposed by Joaquin Castro on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Castro.
