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H.R. 1616 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 countries in Europe and Eurasia to diversify their energy sourc… Show full official titleShow less

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

Introduced: March 14, 2019 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Alternative and renewable resourcesAsiaBusiness investment and capitalCollective security
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 26, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 25, 2019
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2019
On 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)
Mar 25, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2780-2781)
Mar 25, 2019
At 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.
Mar 25, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.
Mar 25, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2771-2773)
Mar 25, 2019
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 14, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Mar 14, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 14, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 25, 2019 House · vote #126 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 391–24 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 26, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 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 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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 704 Identical bill European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
  • HR 1453 European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 4 Republican 3
R
Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Mar 25, 2019
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 25, 2019
Pence, Greg
· Mar 18, 2019
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Mar 14, 2019
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Mar 14, 2019
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Mar 7, 2019
 D
Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Mar 7, 2019
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Mar 7, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1616: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1616/
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"H.R. 1616: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1616/.
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H.R. 1616, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1616/.
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