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HR 1616 - 116

European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

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

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European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. International Affairs

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Summary

53 Passed House Nov 6, 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.

00 Introduced in House Sep 27, 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.

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Kinzinger, Adam
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Kinzinger, Adam

Republican · IL-11 · K000378

Joined Mar 7, 2019
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Timeline

Mar 26, 2019

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

Mar 25, 2019

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

Mar 25, 2019

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

Mar 25, 2019

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

Mar 25, 2019

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.

Mar 25, 2019

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

Mar 25, 2019

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)

Mar 25, 2019

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)

Mar 25, 2019

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

Mar 25, 2019

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

Mar 14, 2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 14, 2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Mar 14, 2019

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

Mar 7, 2019

Introduced in House

Mar 7, 2019

Introduced in House

Mar 7, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

House Votes

Roll call 126 · Session 1 · Mar 25, 2019
Passed

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