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Energy Diplomacy Act

Introduced: September 29, 2021 Introduced by: Pfluger, August Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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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
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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 September 30, 2021

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1311: Energy Diplomacy Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1311/
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"H.R. 1311: Energy Diplomacy Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1311/.
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H.R. 1311, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1311/.
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