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H.R. 2023 (116th)

Protect European Energy Security Act

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 April 2019

Last action

22 May 2019 · Reported

Status

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

Sponsors

Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Paul Cook, Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48], Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6], Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1], Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10]

Subjects

Defence, Energy

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Energy

Summary

Protect European Energy Security Act This bill requires the submission of certain reports to Congress related to Russia's construction of two natural gas pipelines, the Nord Stream 2 and Turk Stream. The Department of State shall report on (1) its efforts to promote energy security in Ukraine and the European Union and decrease their dependence on Russian energy sources, (2) its diplomatic efforts to oppose the pipelines, and (3) an estimate of European demand for natural gas from 2019 through 2023. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report on the impact of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline on (1) U.S. interests and security objectives; (2) European energy security and defense posture; (3) Russian influence in Europe; and (4) Ukraine, including the impact of reductions in transit fees due to the pipeline.

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Timeline

  1. 2 April 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 May 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 May 2019

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 May 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

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