HR 1311
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Alliances
Department of State
Economic development
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
International organizations and cooperation
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
Energy Diplomacy Act
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 30, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Energy Diplomacy Act
This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish an Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources.
If the State Department establishes this position, it must 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.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committees of jurisdiction
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