Energy Diplomacy Act
- Last Action
- 9/30/2021
Actions
- 2021-09-30Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 2021-09-30Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2021-02-24Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2021-02-24Introduced in House
- 2021-02-24Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-24 (00)
Energy Diplomacy Act
This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish an Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources.
If the State Department establishes this position, it must ensure there are sufficient personnel dedicated to handling energy-related issues, such as (1) formulating policies to advance U.S. energy security interests, (2) providing analysis of the national security implications of global energy and environmental developments, and (3) coordinating energy-related activities with other federal agencies.
Cosponsors (3)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Albio Sires (D-NJ)
- Chris Pappas (D-NH)
Subjects
- Alliances
- Department of State
- Economic development
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- International organizations and cooperation
- Sanctions
- Trade restrictions
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