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H.R. 1081: Protect European Energy Security Act

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H.R. 1081: Protect European Energy Security Act

116th Congress · introduced 2019-02-07 · International Affairs · Latest: 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.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2019-02-07 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: 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. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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What does this mean?

Official title

Protect European Energy Security Act

Plain summary

Protect European Energy Security Act This bill requires the submission of certain reports to Congress related to Russia's construction of the Nord Stream 2 and Turk Stream pipelines. 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 Department of the Treasury shall report on each entity involved in the construction of the pipelines. 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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Official text

Protect European Energy Security Act

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10] · 21 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), James A. Himes (D-CT), André Carson (D-IN), Michael R. Turner (R-OH), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Richard Hudson (R-NC), Andy Harris (R-MD)

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Words on this page, explained (2)
Bill
A proposed law. It becomes law only if it passes the legislature and is signed by the president or governor (or a veto is overridden).
Securities
Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong116-hr1081 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong116 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong116