European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
USA116th CongressS-704| Senate
| Updated: 12/17/2019
Christopher Murphy
Democratic Senator
Connecticut
Cosponsors (5)
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 projects that improve electricity transmission infrastructure, energy efficiency, or power generation. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) link the energy systems of 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 Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 116-1616Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee 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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 331.
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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 CongressS-704| Senate
| Updated: 12/17/2019
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 projects that improve electricity transmission infrastructure, energy efficiency, or power generation. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) link the energy systems of 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 Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 116-1616Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee 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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 331.
Christopher Murphy
Democratic Senator
Connecticut
Cosponsors (5)
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