House Bill 2046
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Energy Diplomacy Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 3, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2046
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Energy Diplomacy Act of 2019
This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish an Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources position. The bill also directs the State Department to ensure there are sufficient personnel dedicated to handling energy-related issues, such as (1) formulating policies to advance U.S. energy security interests, (2) providing analysis of the national security implications of global energy and environmental developments, and (3) coordinating energy-related activities with other federal agencies.
The Coordinator for International Energy Affairs position in the State Department shall be eliminated.
April 3, 2019
05/22/2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
05/22/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
05/22/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/03/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
04/03/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:21 PM