Energy Diplomacy Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-2046| House
| Updated: 5/22/2019
Ron Wright
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (8)
Foreign Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Energy Diplomacy Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish an Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources position. The bill also directs the State Department to ensure there are sufficient personnel dedicated to handling energy-related issues, such as (1) formulating policies to advance U.S. energy security interests, (2) providing analysis of the national security implications of global energy and environmental developments, and (3) coordinating energy-related activities with other federal agencies. The Coordinator for International Energy Affairs position in the State Department shall be eliminated.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
International Affairs
AlliancesAlternative and renewable resourcesDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnergy storage, supplies, demandExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsInternational organizations and cooperationNuclear powerOil and gasSanctionsTrade restrictions
Energy Diplomacy Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-2046| House
| Updated: 5/22/2019
Energy Diplomacy Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish an Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources position. The bill also directs the State Department to ensure there are sufficient personnel dedicated to handling energy-related issues, such as (1) formulating policies to advance U.S. energy security interests, (2) providing analysis of the national security implications of global energy and environmental developments, and (3) coordinating energy-related activities with other federal agencies. The Coordinator for International Energy Affairs position in the State Department shall be eliminated.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Ron Wright
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (8)
Foreign Affairs Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AlliancesAlternative and renewable resourcesDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnergy storage, supplies, demandExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsInternational organizations and cooperationNuclear powerOil and gasSanctionsTrade restrictions