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House Bill 1453
116th Congress(2019-2020)
European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 28, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 28, 2019
Latest Action
Feb 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
1453
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Adam Kinzinger
Illinois
Republican
Brian Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania
Republican
Michael McCaul
Texas
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Europe, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and governments in the region. Assistance shall include political, technical, and diplomatic support.

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 European countries, (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 bill reauthorizes through FY2021 the Countering Russian Influence Fund and establishes that U.S. agencies may use the fund to provide assistance under the bill.

The President shall report to Congress annually about U.S. assistance provided under the bill.

Text (1)
Introduced in House
February 28, 2019
Related Bills (2)
Mar 25, 2019
Passed House
10
Sponsorship
House Bill 1616
European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
Active
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Mar 07, 2019
Introduced in Senate
6
Sponsorship
Senate Bill 704
European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Actions (2)
02/28/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:03:33 PM
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