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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 7, 2019International Affairs
H.R. 1616

European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed house (Mar 25, 2019)

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.

What just happenedMar 26, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16](R-IL)Sponsor
9 cosponsors4 D5 R
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  1. Mar 26, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Mar 25, 2019FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Mar 25, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Mar 25, 2019FloorH37300

    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)

  5. Mar 25, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/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)

  6. Mar 25, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2780-2781)

  7. Mar 25, 2019FloorH37220

    At 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.

  8. Mar 25, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.

  9. Mar 25, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2771-2773)

  10. Mar 25, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Mar 14, 2019Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Mar 14, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Mar 14, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Mar 7, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  15. Mar 7, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Mar 7, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMar 25, 201953

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.

Introduced in HouseMar 7, 2019

European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and governments 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) link the energy systems of two or more countries in the region, (2) have been identified by the European Commission as integral for regional energy security, (3) are expected to enhance energy market integration, (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.

European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 — Informed