Strategy to Reduce Russian Energy Influence Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-3756
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-03-03
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances

Congressional oversight

Energy storage, supplies, demand

Europe

Government studies and investigations

International organizations and cooperation

Oil and gas

Russia
Latest action: action_date: 2022-03-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-03-03
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><strong>Strategy to Reduce Russian Energy Influence Act of 2022</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress an evaluation of how federal laws and authorities can be used to counter Russia's energy influence globally. The report must include a strategy to reduce or replace Russia's supply of energy products in global markets. </p>

tv_txt: II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3756 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2022 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. King ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To require a strategy for international cooperation to counter Russian energy influence globally.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strategy to Reduce Russian Energy Influence Act of 2022 . 2. Strategy to counter Russian energy influence globally (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to Congress a report evaluating how Federal laws and authorities available as of the date of the enactment of this Act can be used to counter Russian energy influence globally. (b) Strategy The report required under subsection (a) shall include a strategy to reduce or replace the Russian Federation's supply of energy products in global markets, including a plan for cooperation and coordination with United States allies and partners to counter Russian energy influence.