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Protect European Energy Security Act

USA116th CongressHR-1081| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2019
Denny Heck

Denny Heck

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (21)
Steve Chabot (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Pete Olson (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protect European Energy Security Act This bill requires the submission of certain reports to Congress related to Russia's construction of the Nord Stream 2 and Turk Stream pipelines. The Department of State shall report on (1) its efforts to promote energy security in Ukraine and the European Union and decrease their dependence on Russian energy sources, (2) its diplomatic efforts to oppose the pipelines, and (3) an estimate of European demand for natural gas from 2019 through 2023. The Department of the Treasury shall report on each entity involved in the construction of the pipelines. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report on the impact of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline on (1) U.S. interests and security objectives; (2) European energy security and defense posture; (3) Russian influence in Europe; and (4) Ukraine, including the impact of reductions in transit fees due to the pipeline.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • February 7, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Protect European Energy Security Act

USA116th CongressHR-1081| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2019
Protect European Energy Security Act This bill requires the submission of certain reports to Congress related to Russia's construction of the Nord Stream 2 and Turk Stream pipelines. The Department of State shall report on (1) its efforts to promote energy security in Ukraine and the European Union and decrease their dependence on Russian energy sources, (2) its diplomatic efforts to oppose the pipelines, and (3) an estimate of European demand for natural gas from 2019 through 2023. The Department of the Treasury shall report on each entity involved in the construction of the pipelines. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report on the impact of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline on (1) U.S. interests and security objectives; (2) European energy security and defense posture; (3) Russian influence in Europe; and (4) Ukraine, including the impact of reductions in transit fees due to the pipeline.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • February 7, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Denny Heck

Denny Heck

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (21)
Steve Chabot (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Pete Olson (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeEuropean UnionGermanyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMilitary operations and strategyOil and gasPipelinesRussiaTurkeyUkraine