H.R. 1311 · 117th Congress · House

Energy Diplomacy Act

Active· Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Introduced
Feb 24, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Energy Diplomacy Act

This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish an Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources.

If the State Department establishes this position, it must ensure there are sufficient personnel dedicated to handling energy-related issues, such as (1) formulating policies to advance U.S. energy security interests, (2) providing analysis of the national security implications of global energy and environmental developments, and (3) coordinating energy-related activities with other federal agencies.

Action Timeline

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  1. SEP 30, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  2. SEP 30, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  3. FEB 24, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. FEB 24, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  5. FEB 24, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Committees

2

Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Sep 30, 2021

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 24, 2021

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