European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-1616| House
| Updated: 3/26/2019
Adam Kinzinger
Republican Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (9)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2771-2773)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2780-2781)
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 116-704Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
International Affairs
Alternative and renewable resourcesAsiaBusiness investment and capitalCollective securityCompetition and antitrustCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic performance and conditionsElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEuropeForeign aid and international reliefInternational organizations and cooperationMultilateral development programsOil and gasPublic-private cooperationRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-1616| House
| Updated: 3/26/2019
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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2771-2773)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2780-2781)
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 116-704Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Adam Kinzinger
Republican Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (9)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
International Affairs
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesAsiaBusiness investment and capitalCollective securityCompetition and antitrustCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic performance and conditionsElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEuropeForeign aid and international reliefInternational organizations and cooperationMultilateral development programsOil and gasPublic-private cooperationRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status