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Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4818| House 
| Updated: 11/15/2019
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (7)
Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Garret Graves (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)
Committees (6)
• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019 This bill establishes sanctions related to the provision of vessels for the construction of Russian energy export pipelines. The Department of State must report to Congress (1) a list of vessels engaged in below sea-level pipe laying for the construction of Russian energy export pipelines, and (2) a list of foreign individuals and entities that provided or facilitated the provision of the vessels for such pipeline construction. The State Department shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on (1) the identified foreign individuals and entities, and (2) each corporate officer and principal shareholder with a controlling interest in the identified vessels. The President may impose various sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly provide underwriting, insurance, or reinsurance for the identified vessels. The sanctions may include prohibitions from (1) receiving Export-Import Bank export assistance, (2) being designated as a primary dealer of U.S. government debt instruments, or (3) receiving U.S. government procurement contracts. The State Department shall develop a strategy on improving the energy security of U.S. allies in Europe. The State Department shall also report to Congress (1) on the effects of Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline on U.S. national security; and (2) a periodically updated list of entities providing goods, services, or technology for the construction or repair of the pipeline and whether such transactions are prohibited under certain U.S. laws.
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Timeline
Oct 23, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 23, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.
Nov 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jun 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3897
Introduced in Senate
  • October 23, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 23, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.


  • November 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • June 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3897
    Introduced in Senate

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-1441: Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019
AlliancesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign and international corporationsForeign loans and debtForeign propertyGermanyInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNuclear powerOil and gasPipelinesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementRussiaSanctionsSecuritiesTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade restrictionsUkraineU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powers

Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4818| House 
| Updated: 11/15/2019
Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019 This bill establishes sanctions related to the provision of vessels for the construction of Russian energy export pipelines. The Department of State must report to Congress (1) a list of vessels engaged in below sea-level pipe laying for the construction of Russian energy export pipelines, and (2) a list of foreign individuals and entities that provided or facilitated the provision of the vessels for such pipeline construction. The State Department shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on (1) the identified foreign individuals and entities, and (2) each corporate officer and principal shareholder with a controlling interest in the identified vessels. The President may impose various sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly provide underwriting, insurance, or reinsurance for the identified vessels. The sanctions may include prohibitions from (1) receiving Export-Import Bank export assistance, (2) being designated as a primary dealer of U.S. government debt instruments, or (3) receiving U.S. government procurement contracts. The State Department shall develop a strategy on improving the energy security of U.S. allies in Europe. The State Department shall also report to Congress (1) on the effects of Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline on U.S. national security; and (2) a periodically updated list of entities providing goods, services, or technology for the construction or repair of the pipeline and whether such transactions are prohibited under certain U.S. laws.
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Timeline
Oct 23, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 23, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.
Nov 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jun 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3897
Introduced in Senate
  • October 23, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 23, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.


  • November 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • June 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3897
    Introduced in Senate
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (7)
Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Garret Graves (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)
Committees (6)
• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-1441: Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign and international corporationsForeign loans and debtForeign propertyGermanyInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNuclear powerOil and gasPipelinesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementRussiaSanctionsSecuritiesTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade restrictionsUkraineU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powers