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Energy Security Pacts Act

USA119th CongressS-4392| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
John R. Curtis (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Energy Security Pacts Act authorizes the Secretary of State to establish multiyear agreements, known as "Energy Security Pacts," with eligible partner countries. These pacts are designed to enhance the energy and economic security and stability of the United States and its allies. A core purpose is to diversify critical mineral and energy supply chains, including those for critical minerals, and to counter economic coercion. The Act establishes an Office of Energy Security Pacts within the Department of State, led by a Director, to administer and implement these agreements. The Director is responsible for developing, negotiating, and managing pacts, as well as coordinating with various federal agencies. An Energy Security Pacts Council , chaired by the Secretary of State and composed of principal officers from multiple federal departments, will coordinate pact-related activities and recommend country prioritizations. Each Energy Security Pact must include a constraints analysis, specific objectives like increased energy production and economic growth, and a multiyear financial plan. Partner countries are eligible if they meet certain income thresholds, are strategically important to the U.S., demonstrate capacity, and are not designated "foreign countries of concern." Pacts must also ensure transparency, fair procedures, and exemption from partner country taxation. Funding for these pacts can be drawn from National Security Investment Programs and transferred to other development agencies. However, the bill explicitly prohibits assistance for military purposes, projects causing substantial U.S. job loss or production displacement, or those creating significant environmental, health, or safety hazards. The authority to enter new pacts terminates after 15 years, and the Office and Council cease operations after the final pact expires. To ensure accountability, the Director for Energy Security Pacts must submit annual reports to Congress, and the Government Accountability Office will conduct annual evaluations of the pacts' efficiency and development impact.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Energy Security Pacts Act

USA119th CongressS-4392| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
The Energy Security Pacts Act authorizes the Secretary of State to establish multiyear agreements, known as "Energy Security Pacts," with eligible partner countries. These pacts are designed to enhance the energy and economic security and stability of the United States and its allies. A core purpose is to diversify critical mineral and energy supply chains, including those for critical minerals, and to counter economic coercion. The Act establishes an Office of Energy Security Pacts within the Department of State, led by a Director, to administer and implement these agreements. The Director is responsible for developing, negotiating, and managing pacts, as well as coordinating with various federal agencies. An Energy Security Pacts Council , chaired by the Secretary of State and composed of principal officers from multiple federal departments, will coordinate pact-related activities and recommend country prioritizations. Each Energy Security Pact must include a constraints analysis, specific objectives like increased energy production and economic growth, and a multiyear financial plan. Partner countries are eligible if they meet certain income thresholds, are strategically important to the U.S., demonstrate capacity, and are not designated "foreign countries of concern." Pacts must also ensure transparency, fair procedures, and exemption from partner country taxation. Funding for these pacts can be drawn from National Security Investment Programs and transferred to other development agencies. However, the bill explicitly prohibits assistance for military purposes, projects causing substantial U.S. job loss or production displacement, or those creating significant environmental, health, or safety hazards. The authority to enter new pacts terminates after 15 years, and the Office and Council cease operations after the final pact expires. To ensure accountability, the Director for Energy Security Pacts must submit annual reports to Congress, and the Government Accountability Office will conduct annual evaluations of the pacts' efficiency and development impact.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
John R. Curtis (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted