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H.R. 4826 (114th)

Energy and American Security Act

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Introduced

22 March 2016

Last action

25 March 2016 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Sponsors

Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Ashford, Brad [D-NE-2], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25]

Subjects

Defence, Energy

Source updated

12 August 2025

Defence · Energy

Summary

Energy and American Security Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should take appropriate actions to prohibit energy production by the Islamic State and its ability to profit from energy production revenues, and (2) U.S. national energy policy should include consideration of national security. The Department of Energy may provide technical assistance to the Armed Forces regarding Armed Forces activities to address Islamic State energy resources. Such assistance may include identifying: (1) energy resources and related revenue streams; and (2) methods to hinder, destroy, or discourage the development, transportation, and sale of such energy resources. "Islamic State" means the Islamic State, any affiliate, or any immediate successor organization.

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Timeline

  1. 22 March 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, 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. 22 March 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, 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

  3. 22 March 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 March 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 25 March 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

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