US HB1616 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Engrossed on March 26 2019 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-26 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

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.

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Title

European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

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Roll Calls

2019-03-25 - House - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended RC# 126 (Y: 391 N: 24 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2019-03-26SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2019-03-25HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2019-03-25HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-03-25HouseOn 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)
2019-03-25HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2780-2781)
2019-03-25HouseAt 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.
2019-03-25HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.
2019-03-25HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2771-2773)
2019-03-25HouseMr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-03-14HouseCommittee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
2019-03-14HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-03-14HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-03-07HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-03-07HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HB1453 (Related) 2019-02-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
SB704 (Same As) 2019-12-17 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 331.

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