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H.R. 1453 116th Congress House

European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

Official title: To prioritize the efforts of and enhance coordination among United States agencies to encourage European countries to diversify their energy sources and supply… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To prioritize the efforts of and enhance coordination among United States agencies to encourage European countries to diversify their energy sources and supply routes, increase European countries' energy security, and help the United States reach its global energy security goals, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 28, 2019 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 28, 2019
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 Latest action February 28, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 1616 European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
  • S 704 European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
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All 2 Republican 2
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Feb 28, 2019
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Feb 28, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1453: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1453/
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"H.R. 1453: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1453/.
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