Las Americas Energy Security Act This bill establishes a sovereign lending program for eligible Latin American and Caribbean partner countries to support such countries' short-term energy needs and fund projects to transition to renewable energy. The bill also directs the Department of State to prioritize and expedite U.S. government support for such countries' efforts to increase energy security, including by providing support for projects that improve Latin American and Caribbean energy markets.
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Las Americas Energy Security Act
USA117th CongressHR-7934| House
| Updated: 6/3/2022
Las Americas Energy Security Act This bill establishes a sovereign lending program for eligible Latin American and Caribbean partner countries to support such countries' short-term energy needs and fund projects to transition to renewable energy. The bill also directs the Department of State to prioritize and expedite U.S. government support for such countries' efforts to increase energy security, including by providing support for projects that improve Latin American and Caribbean energy markets.
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesCaribbean areaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandForeign aid and international reliefFree trade and trade barriersGovernment lending and loan guaranteesLatin AmericaMultilateral development programsTrade agreements and negotiations