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Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 17, 2018International Affairs
H.R. 5535

Energy Diplomacy Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 17, 2018)

Energy Diplomacy Act of 2018

This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the establishment in the Department of State of an Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources.

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is amended to eliminate the State Department position of Coordinator for International Energy Affairs.

What just happenedJul 26, 2018

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10](R-TX)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jul 26, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Jul 25, 2018FloorH38310

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

  3. Jul 25, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7197)

  4. Jul 25, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7197)

  5. Jul 25, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5535.

  6. Jul 25, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7197-7199)

  7. Jul 25, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. May 9, 2018Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. May 9, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. May 9, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Apr 17, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Apr 17, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Apr 17, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Energy Diplomacy Act of 2018 — Informed