European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
Latest action · Mar 26, 2019 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 7, 2019
- Passed HouseMar 25, 2019
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 126 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed391–24 | Mar 25, 2019 |
Cosponsors 9
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 7, 2019 to Mar 25, 2019, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-PA | Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Original | Mar 7, 2019 |
| D-TX | Vicente Gonzalez | Original | Mar 7, 2019 |
| D-MA | William R. Keating | Original | Mar 7, 2019 |
| D-CA | Brad Sherman | Mar 14, 2019 | |
| R-SC | Joe Wilson | Mar 14, 2019 | |
| R-TX | Ron Wright | Mar 14, 2019 | |
| R-IN | Greg Pence | Mar 18, 2019 | |
| D-OH | Marcy Kaptur | Mar 25, 2019 | |
| R-NC | Richard Hudson | Mar 25, 2019 |
Actions 15
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 26, 2019Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Mar 25, 2019At 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.
- Mar 25, 2019Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2780-2781)
- Mar 25, 2019Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2771-2773)
- Mar 25, 2019DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 704 | European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 | Identical bill | Dec 17, 2019 |
| HR 1453 | European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 | Related bill | Feb 28, 2019 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- 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 Affairs
- International organizations and cooperation
- Multilateral development programs
- Oil and gas
- Public-private cooperation
- Russia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 26, 2019Referred in Senate
- Mar 25, 2019Engrossed in House
- Mar 7, 2019Introduced in House
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