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European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

Introduced: March 7, 2019 Introduced by: Murphy, Christopher Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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Dec 17, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 331.
Dec 17, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Dec 11, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
 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 projects that improve electricity transmission infrastructure, energy efficiency, or power generation. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) link the energy systems of 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.

What's happening now December 17, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 331.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1