HOUSE 1616116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

Last Action: 3/26/2019

Actions

2019-03-26Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2019-03-25The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2019-03-25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-03-25On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 24 (Roll no. 126). (text: CR H2771-2772)
2019-03-25Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 24 (Roll no. 126).(text: CR H2771-2772)
2019-03-25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2780-2781)
2019-03-25At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2019-03-25DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.
2019-03-25Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2771-2773)
2019-03-25Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-03-14Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
2019-03-14Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-03-14Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-03-07Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-03-07Introduced in House

Showing 15 of 16 actions. Full history on Congress.gov.

CRS Summary

As of 2019-03-25 (53)

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 infrastructure for natural gas, electricity transmission, and renewable energy. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) improve the capacity to transfer gas and electricity within and between 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.

Cosponsors (9)

William Keating (D-MA)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
BRAD SHERMAN (D-CA)
Joe Wilson (R-SC)
Ron Wright (R-TX)
Greg Pence (R-IN)
MARCY KAPTUR (D-OH)
Richard Hudson (R-NC)

Subjects

Alternative and renewable resources
Asia
Business investment and capital
Collective security
Competition and antitrust
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic performance and conditions
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental regulatory procedures
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Multilateral development programs
Oil and gas
Public-private cooperation
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Read on Congress.gov

Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.