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H.R. 1311 117th Congress House

Energy Diplomacy Act

Official title: To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for energy security and diplomacy, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 29, 2022 Introduced by: August Pfluger Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
International Affairs AlliancesDepartment of StateEconomic developmentEnergy storage, supplies, demand
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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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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In committee
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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
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 Latest action September 30, 2021

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1157 Department of State Authorization Act of 2021
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
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Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Sep 29, 2022
Sires, Albio
· Sep 29, 2021
 D
Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Feb 24, 2021
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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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