HR 9211
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Las Americas Energy Security Act
Introduced: October 21, 2022
Introduced by:
Espaillat, Adriano
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 21, 2022
Introduced in House
Oct 21, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Plain-English summary
Las Americas Energy Security Act
This bill establishes a sovereign lending program for eligible Latin American and Caribbean partner countries to support such countries' short-term energy needs and fund projects to transition to renewable or clean energy that reduces carbon emissions.
The bill also directs the Department of State to prioritize and expedite U.S. government support for such countries' efforts to increase energy security, including by providing support for projects that improve Latin American and Caribbean energy markets.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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