H.R. 2023 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Protect European Energy Security Act
H.R. 2023 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 2, 2019, sponsored by Denny Heck with 47 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 2, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 47
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
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…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Denny Heck (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules. (May 22, 2019)
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- S. 3744: Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020
- H.R. 7440: Hong Kong Autonomy Act
- H.R. 1952: Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019
- H.R. 221: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
- S. 1310: Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act of 2020
- H.R. 2444: Eastern European Security Act
- H.R. 2744: USAID Branding Modernization Act
Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
More
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