To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve United States-Israel energy cooperation, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Feb 5, 2014 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-341, Part I.
Progress
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- IntroducedDec 10, 2013
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
(Sec. 1) Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to: (1) enter into cooperative agreements supporting dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between the Department of Energy (DOE), including DOE National Laboratories, and the government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions; and (2) establish a joint United States-Israel Center based in an area of the United States with offshore energy development expertise to develop academic cooperation in energy innovation technology and engineering, water science, technology transfer, and analysis of geopolitical implications of new natural resource development.
Extends the grant program to support U.S.-Israel research, development, and commercialization of renewable energy or energy efficiency (as well as the related advisory committee) through September 30, 2024.
Expands the scope of covered program energy to include natural gas energy, water desalination improvement, and other water treatment technologies.
(Sec. 2) Expresses the sense of Congress that open dialogue and continued mechanisms for regular engagement encourages further U.S.-Israel public, academic, and private cooperation on energy security issues.
Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of State to seek to establish an Energy Cooperation Working Group within the semi-annual United States-Israel Strategic Dialogue.
States that the Group's purpose shall be to strengthen U.S.-Israel dialogue on: (1) advancing research, development, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency; (2) identifying policy priorities associated with Israel's natural resources development; (3) identifying best practices for energy infrastructure cybersecurity; (4) leveraging natural gas resources to impact regional stability positively; (5) developing technical and environmental management of deep-water exploration and production; and (6) implementing coastal protection and restoration.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Dec 10, 2013 to Jan 14, 2014, with 4 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-TX | Gene Green | Original | Dec 10, 2013 |
| R-FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | Original | Dec 10, 2013 |
| D-CA | Henry A. Waxman | Original | Dec 10, 2013 |
| R-NE | Lee Terry | Original | Dec 10, 2013 |
| R-NJ | Frank A. LoBiondo | Jan 8, 2014 | |
| D-NY | Steve Israel | Jan 8, 2014 | |
| D-MD | John K. Delaney | Jan 14, 2014 |
Actions 5
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 5, 2014Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-341, Part I.
- Dec 13, 2013Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- Dec 10, 2013Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Dec 10, 2013Introduced in House
- Dec 10, 2013Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1491 | A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve United States-Israel energy cooperation, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Dec 19, 2013 |
| HR 3677 | To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve United States-Israel energy cooperation, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Dec 13, 2013 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Computer security and identity theft
- Energy
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Energy research
- International organizations and cooperation
- Israel
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Middle East
- Motor fuels
- Oil and gas
- Public-private cooperation
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Water quality
- Water use and supply
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 10, 2013Introduced in House
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