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H.R.1616

H.R.1616: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019

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About This Bill

Introduced March 7, 2019
Latest Major Action March 26, 2019

Bill Sponsor

Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.)

Bill Cosponsors

9 (4 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - March 26, 2019
Engrossed in House - March 25, 2019
Introduced in House - March 7, 2019

Bill Summary

European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Europe and Eurasia, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and countries in the region. Assistance shall include political and diplomatic support and funding assistance. Projects eligible for such assistance include infrastructure for natural gas, electricity...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
March 26, 2019	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
March 25, 2019	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)
March 25, 2019	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2780-2781)
March 25, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2771-2773)
March 25, 2019	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
March 25, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 25, 2019	Vote in the 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).
March 25, 2019	Considered as unfinished business.
March 25, 2019	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.
March 25, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.
March 25, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
March 25, 2019	Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
March 14, 2019	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
March 14, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
March 14, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 7, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
March 7, 2019	Introduced in the House by Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.)

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