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House Bill 1081
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protect European Energy Security Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 7, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Democrat
Introduced
Feb 7, 2019
Latest Action
Feb 7, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1081
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Denny Heck
Washington
Democrat
Ruben Gallego
Arizona
Democrat
Jared Huffman
California
Republican
Paul Cook
California
Democrat
Jim Himes
Connecticut
Republican
Francis Rooney
Florida
Republican
Mario Diaz-Balart
Florida
Democrat
Mike Quigley
Illinois
Democrat
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Illinois
Democrat
Andre Carson
Indiana
Republican
Andy Harris
Maryland
Democrat
Yvette Clarke
New York
Republican
Mark Meadows
North Carolina
Republican
Richard Hudson
North Carolina
Democrat
Marcy Kaptur
Ohio
Republican
Mike Turner
Ohio
Republican
Steve Chabot
Ohio
Republican
Mike Conaway
Texas
Republican
Pete Olson
Texas
Republican
Randy Weber
Texas
Republican
Will Hurd
Texas
Republican
Jim Sensenbrenner
Wisconsin
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Protect European Energy Security Act

This bill requires the submission of certain reports to Congress related to Russia's construction of the Nord Stream 2 and Turk Stream pipelines.

The Department of State shall report on (1) its efforts to promote energy security in Ukraine and the European Union and decrease their dependence on Russian energy sources, (2) its diplomatic efforts to oppose the pipelines, and (3) an estimate of European demand for natural gas from 2019 through 2023.

The Department of the Treasury shall report on each entity involved in the construction of the pipelines.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report on the impact of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline on (1) U.S. interests and security objectives; (2) European energy security and defense posture; (3) Russian influence in Europe; and (4) Ukraine, including the impact of reductions in transit fees due to the pipeline.

Text (1)
Introduced in House
February 7, 2019
Actions (2)
02/07/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
02/07/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:47:46 PM
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