United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1616 (116th)
European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
Introduced
7 March 2019
Last action
26 March 2019 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsors
Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Ron Wright, Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]
Subjects
Energy, Transport
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and governments in the region. Assistance shall include political and diplomatic support and funding assistance. Projects eligible for such assistance include infrastructure for natural gas, electricity transmission, and renewable energy. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) link the energy systems of two or more countries in the region, (2) have been identified by the European Commission as integral for regional energy security, (3) are expected to enhance energy market integration, (4) can attract other sources of funding, and (5) can potentially use U.S. goods and services. The President shall report to Congress annually about U.S. assistance provided under this bill.
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Timeline
7 March 2019
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
7 March 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 March 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
14 March 2019
Passed
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Source: Committee
14 March 2019
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
14 March 2019
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
25 March 2019
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
25 March 2019
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
25 March 2019
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 24 (Roll no. 126). (text: CR H2771-2772)
Source: Floor
25 March 2019
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 24 (Roll no. 126).(text: CR H2771-2772)
Source: Floor
25 March 2019
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Source: Floor
25 March 2019
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.
Source: Floor
25 March 2019
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2771-2773)
Source: Floor
25 March 2019
Floor
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
26 March 2019
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
25 March 2019 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source
Yes 391 · No 24 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 16
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Nay
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Yea
- Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]Not Voting
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 26 March 2019 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 25 March 2019 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 7 March 2019 · Download file
Documents
8 official files
Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (PDF)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Passed House
summary · EN · 25 March 2019
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Ron Wright · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8] · R · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1616
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/1616
- us · 116-hr-1616 · source updated 5 December 2025