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Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1102| Senate 
| Updated: 7/10/2019
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (14)
Rick Scott (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of State to enter into cooperative agreements to enhance cooperation on energy matters between the United States and Israel, Greece, and Cyprus. The Department of Energy may establish a joint U.S.-Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center in the United States to further dialogue and academic cooperation in energy innovation technology, water science, and technology transfer. An existing ban on transferring defense articles and services on the U.S. Munitions List to Cyprus is modified to allow for such transfers if Cyprus is the end user of the articles or services. Specifically, the State Department shall not deny exports, reexports or transfers of defense articles and services to or from Cyprus if the request is made by or on behalf of Cyprus and if Cyprus is the end user of such articles or services. No funds may be obligated or expended to facilitate the transfer of an F-35 aircraft (or to provide any related items or data) to Turkey unless the President certifies to Congress that Turkey does not plan to accept delivery of the S-400 air defense system from Russia. The State Department shall report on (1) a strategy for enhancing security and energy cooperation with Eastern Mediterranean countries, (2) malign Russian influence in the region, and (3) violations of Cyprus's exclusive economic zone and Greece's airspace.

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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 25, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2913
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jul 10, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 10, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 25, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2913
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • July 10, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 10, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2512: Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4558: End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
  • HR 116-3263: Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2913: Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019
  • S 116-922: Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019
AccidentsAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAlliancesAsiaAviation and airportsBulgariaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCyprusDefense spendingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeEuropean UnionForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGreeceHigher educationIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIsraelMarine and inland water transportationMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentNavigation, waterways, harborsOil and gasPipelinesReligionRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismTrade restrictionsTransportation safety and securityTurkeyUnited NationsU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passportsWater use and supply

Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1102| Senate 
| Updated: 7/10/2019
Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of State to enter into cooperative agreements to enhance cooperation on energy matters between the United States and Israel, Greece, and Cyprus. The Department of Energy may establish a joint U.S.-Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center in the United States to further dialogue and academic cooperation in energy innovation technology, water science, and technology transfer. An existing ban on transferring defense articles and services on the U.S. Munitions List to Cyprus is modified to allow for such transfers if Cyprus is the end user of the articles or services. Specifically, the State Department shall not deny exports, reexports or transfers of defense articles and services to or from Cyprus if the request is made by or on behalf of Cyprus and if Cyprus is the end user of such articles or services. No funds may be obligated or expended to facilitate the transfer of an F-35 aircraft (or to provide any related items or data) to Turkey unless the President certifies to Congress that Turkey does not plan to accept delivery of the S-400 air defense system from Russia. The State Department shall report on (1) a strategy for enhancing security and energy cooperation with Eastern Mediterranean countries, (2) malign Russian influence in the region, and (3) violations of Cyprus's exclusive economic zone and Greece's airspace.

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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 25, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2913
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jul 10, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 10, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 25, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2913
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • July 10, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 10, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (14)
Rick Scott (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2512: Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4558: End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
  • HR 116-3263: Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2913: Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019
  • S 116-922: Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAlliancesAsiaAviation and airportsBulgariaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCyprusDefense spendingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeEuropean UnionForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGreeceHigher educationIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIsraelMarine and inland water transportationMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentNavigation, waterways, harborsOil and gasPipelinesReligionRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismTrade restrictionsTransportation safety and securityTurkeyUnited NationsU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passportsWater use and supply