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華爾街日報Chevron Stock Price Pops On Venezuela Action — Marjorie Taylor Greene Among Potential Congress Winners
Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) is one of several oil stocks trading higher Monday as investors digest the latest global headline that the U.S. completed a military strike on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.
A look at government trading activity shows several members of Congress could gain if Chevron stock continues to trade higher.
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Congress Members Who Own Chevron Stock
There are several members of Congress who have bought and sold Chevron stock in 2025, according to the Benzinga Government Trades page for the ticker.
While some members exited their positions, there are at least three members who bought shares of Chevron stock in 2025 and maintain their positions.
Rep. Gilbert Cisneros (D-Calif.)
- Nov. 18, 2025: Bought $1,000 to $15,000 in CVX stock
- Oct. 17, 2025: Bought $1,000 to $15,000 in CVX stock
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.)
- Oct. 24, 2025: Bought $1,000 to $15,000 in CVX stock
- May 5, 2025: Bought $1,000 to $15,000 in CVX stock
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.)
- May 13, 2025: Bought $50,000 to $100,000 in CVX stock
Members of Congress who buy and sell oil stocks to start 2026 could be closely watched, given the potential impact of the actions in Venezuela. Benzinga previously reported that there were multiple members of congress who bought oil stocks and defense stocks prior to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
The committee assignment of all three members could also put a spotlight on owning oil stocks if additional action is taken by the U.S. in Venezuela to own or profit from the oil in the country.
Cisneros serves on the House Armed Services Committee. Mullin serves on the Committee on Armed Services. Greene serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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What Chevron Stock Owners Said About Venezuela Actions
While Cisneros owns Chevron stock, a company that could benefit from the actions in Venezuela, the congressman has spoken out about the recent steps taken by the U.S.
"Congress is not the problem. The House Armed Services Committee is not the problem. The Secretary of Defense and the Trump administration are the problem. They have a responsibility to notify Congress what is going to happen, and they failed to do so," Cisneros tweeted.
In another tweet, Cisneros said he was concerned about President Donald Trump saying "the United States will run Venezuela and take their oil."
Greene has also spoken out against the actions in Venezuela, saying the operation was not America First.
“This is the same Washington playbook that we are so sick and tired of that doesn’t serve the American people, that actually serves the big corporations, the banks and the oil executives,” Greene said on “Meet the Press.” “My understanding of America First is strictly for the American people.”
Greene, who has clashed with Trump in recent months, was one of a limited number of Republican members of Congress who spoke out against the actions of Trump.
Other Republican members, such as Mullin, spoke in support of the action in Venezuela.
"President Trump is 100% focused on protecting the American people. Nicolás Maduro was the leader of a criminal narco-terrorist organization that actively targets Americans," Mullin tweeted.
Mullin said Maduro should "face justice for his crimes."
Benzinga will be closely monitoring the trading activity of members of Congress related to oil stocks moving forward.
Greene has previously said that a portfolio manager handles all of her trades. The congresswoman brushed off criticism earlier this year over the timing of buying numerous stocks before Trump announced a pause on tariffs and sent stock prices significantly higher.
Greene’s last day in Congress is Monday, Jan. 5, 2025. She previously announced plans to step aside from Congress. After leaving her congressional role, Greene will no longer have to publicly disclose her trading activity.
Mullin was flagged last year for reporting many stock trades years after they were made, a violation of the STOCK Act.
Chevron Stock Price Action
Chevron stock is up 5.80% to $164.94 versus a 52-week trading range of $132.04 to $168.96. Chevron stock is up 8.3% year-to-date early into 2026.
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