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Protect European Energy Security Act

Introduced: April 2, 2019 See on congress.gov
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May 22, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
May 22, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 2, 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.
Apr 2, 2019
Introduced in House
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Protect European Energy Security Act

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

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 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.

What's happening now May 22, 2019

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 38
All 38 Democratic 10 Republican 11
Mitchell, Paul
· Jun 28, 2019
 R
Crenshaw, Dan
Texas · Jun 25, 2019
Zeldin, Lee
· Jun 25, 2019
BRADY, KEVIN
· Jun 13, 2019
Pence, Greg
· Jun 13, 2019
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 3, 2019
 D
Kim, Andy
New Jersey · Jun 3, 2019
Walker, Mark
· Jun 3, 2019
Flores, Bill
· May 21, 2019
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · May 21, 2019
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 21, 2019
 R
DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · May 16, 2019
KING, PETER
· May 16, 2019
SERRANO, JOSE
· May 16, 2019
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· May 14, 2019
Ratcliffe, John
· Apr 30, 2019
SENSENBRENNER, F.
· Apr 30, 2019
 R
Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Apr 30, 2019
 R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Apr 2, 2019
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Apr 2, 2019
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Apr 2, 2019
Conaway, K.
· Apr 2, 2019
Cook, Paul
· Apr 2, 2019
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Apr 2, 2019
 D
Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Apr 2, 2019
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Apr 2, 2019
 D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Apr 2, 2019
 R
Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Apr 2, 2019
 D
Huffman, Jared
California · Apr 2, 2019
Hurd, Will
· Apr 2, 2019
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 2, 2019
 D
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Apr 2, 2019
Meadows, Mark
· Apr 2, 2019
Olson, Pete
· Apr 2, 2019
 D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Apr 2, 2019
Rooney, Francis
· Apr 2, 2019
 R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Apr 2, 2019
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Apr 2, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2023: Protect European Energy Security Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2023/
MLA
"H.R. 2023: Protect European Energy Security Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2023/.
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H.R. 2023, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2023/.
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[H.R. 2023: Protect European Energy Security Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2023/)
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