European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1616
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2019-03-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
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

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: 

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. 


action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 

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. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 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)
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 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)
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2780-2781)
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2771-2773)
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House