INVESTIGAR Act

12/29/2022, 11:18 PM

Iranian Nuclear and Venezuelan Energy, Sanctions and Terrorism Investigation Government Accountability Report Act or INVESTIGAR Act

This bill requires the President to, no later than 14 days after reaching an agreement with Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program, report to Congress describing the possible benefits that will accrue to the regime of Nicolas Maduro as a result of the agreement. (Maduro is the president of Venezuela whose reelection in 2018 is widely condemned, including by the United States, as fraudulent.)

The President must update the report every 180 days.

The INVESTIGAR Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 7635, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and combat organized crime and corruption.

The INVESTIGAR Act includes provisions that would allocate additional funding to law enforcement agencies for the purpose of conducting investigations into organized crime and corruption. This funding would be used to hire additional personnel, purchase necessary equipment, and implement new technologies to aid in these investigations.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen cooperation and information sharing between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This would help to ensure that investigations are conducted efficiently and effectively, and that criminals are brought to justice. Overall, the INVESTIGAR Act aims to improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and combat organized crime and corruption, ultimately working towards a safer and more just society for all Americans.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 7635

Introduced on
2022-04-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/28/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Iranian Nuclear and Venezuelan Energy, Sanctions and Terrorism Investigation Government Accountability Report Act or INVESTIGAR Act

This bill requires the President to, no later than 14 days after reaching an agreement with Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program, report to Congress describing the possible benefits that will accrue to the regime of Nicolas Maduro as a result of the agreement. (Maduro is the president of Venezuela whose reelection in 2018 is widely condemned, including by the United States, as fraudulent.)

The President must update the report every 180 days.

The INVESTIGAR Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 7635, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and combat organized crime and corruption.

The INVESTIGAR Act includes provisions that would allocate additional funding to law enforcement agencies for the purpose of conducting investigations into organized crime and corruption. This funding would be used to hire additional personnel, purchase necessary equipment, and implement new technologies to aid in these investigations.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen cooperation and information sharing between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This would help to ensure that investigations are conducted efficiently and effectively, and that criminals are brought to justice. Overall, the INVESTIGAR Act aims to improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and combat organized crime and corruption, ultimately working towards a safer and more just society for all Americans.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the President to submit to Congress a report on possible benefits accruing to the regime of Nicolás Maduro as a result of an agreement with Iran relating to the nuclear program of Iran.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/10/2022

Iranian Nuclear and Venezuelan Energy, Sanctions and Terrorism Investigation Government Accountability Report Act or INVESTIGAR Act

This bill requires the President to, no later than 14 days after reaching an agreement with Iran reg...


Latest Action4/28/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.