European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

United States116th CongressHR-1616House of Representatives
Latest legislative activity: Mar 26, 2019

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European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Europe and Eurasia, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and countries in the region. Assistance shall include political and diplomatic support and funding assistance.

Projects eligible for such assistance include infrastructure for natural gas, electricity transmission, and renewable energy. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) improve the capacity to transfer gas and electricity within and between regional countries, (2) have been identified by the European Commission as integral for regional energy security, (3) are expected to enhance energy market integration and transparency, (4) can attract other sources of funding, and (5) can potentially use U.S. goods and services.

The President shall report to Congress annually about U.S. assistance provided under this bill.

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S-704: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 331.

  1. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 24 (Roll no. 126). (text: CR H2771-2772)

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  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  3. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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