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Black Sea Security Act of 2022

Introduced: July 12, 2022 Introduced by: Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic · New Hampshire 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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Dec 7, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 605.
Dec 7, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 7, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 12, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 12, 2022
Introduced in Senate
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Black Sea Security Act of 2022

This bill authorizes the National Security Council to direct an interagency strategy to (1) increase coordination with NATO and the European Union, (2) deepen economic ties, and (3) strengthen the security and democratic resilience of partners in the Black Sea region in accordance with U.S. values and interests.

What's happening now December 7, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 605.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4509: Black Sea Security Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4509/
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