European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
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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 transmission, and renewable energy. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) improve the capacity to transfer gas and electricity within and between regional countries, (2) have been identified by the European Commission as integral for regional energy security, (3) are expected to enhance energy market integration and transparency, (4) can attract other sources of funding, and (5) can potentially use U.S. goods and services. The President shall report to Congress annually about U.S. assistance provided under this bill.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Energy Infrastructure Permitting, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and Infrastructure Bills: Lobbied generally on legislation to enhance natural gas infrastructure permitting H.R. 1616, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act, all provisions H.R. 2515, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act, all provisions PHMSA Bills & Rulemakings: Lobbied generally on legislation related to enhancing PHMSA pipeline safety workforce. Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements, RIN 2137-AF29 Pipeline Safety: Amendments to Parts 192 and 195 to require Valve installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards, RIN 2137-AF06 Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines, Repair Criteria, Integrity Management Improvements, Cathodic Protection, Management of Change, and Other Related Amendments, RIN 2137-AF39 Rulemakings related to methane emissions reductions mandated by PIPES Act of 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
HousePassed/agreed to in 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).(text: CR H2771-2772)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2780-2781)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2771-2773)
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Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Issues related to the role of natural gas in energy policy; issues related to permitting of pipeline and midstream infrastructure; oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. Legislation including: H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations Future Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines and export facilities H.R. 1616, Expanding Access to Clean Energy, all provisions H.R. 2115, To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to apply certain procedures before granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a proposed pipeline project, all provisions H.R. 2889, Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act, all provisions H.R. 3979, Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act, all provisions H.R. 4774, Landowners' Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021, all provisions S. 641, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act, all provisions S. 655, Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act, all provisions H.R. 3240 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Public Engagement at FERC Act, all provisions H.R. 4447 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 7878 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 8312 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Future Generations Protection Act, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines S. 2771 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), MPACT Act, all provisions S. 4502 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020, all provisions S. 4673, Reaffirming Property Rights Through Natural Gas Act Modernization Act, all provisions
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of Issues related to pipeline safety regulation of transmission and gathering systems from The Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2020 S. 3728/H.R. 7904 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020, all provisions Energy Infrastructure Permitting, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and Infrastructure Bills: Lobbied generally on legislation to enhance natural gas infrastructure permitting H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, lobbied on proposals related to natural gas transmission pipeline permitting and all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 1616, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act, all provisions H.R. 2515, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act, all provisions
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Issues related to the role of natural gas in energy policy; issues related to permitting of pipeline and midstream infrastructure; oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. Legislation including: H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations Future Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines and export facilities H.R. 1616, Expanding Access to Clean Energy, all provisions H.R. 2115, To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to apply certain procedures before granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a proposed pipeline project, all provisions H.R. 2889, Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act, all provisions H.R. 3979, Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act, all provisions H.R. 4774, Landowners' Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021, all provisions S. 641, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act, all provisions S. 655, Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act, all provisions H.R. 3240 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Public Engagement at FERC Act, all provisions H.R. 4447 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 7878 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 8312 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Future Generations Protection Act, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines S. 2771 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), MPACT Act, all provisions S. 4502 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020, all provisions S. 4673 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Reaffirming Property Rights Through Natural Gas Act Modernization Act, all provisions
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of Issues related to pipeline safety regulation of transmission and gathering systems from The Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2020 S. 3728/H.R. 7904 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020, all provisions Energy Infrastructure Permitting, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and Infrastructure Bills: Lobbied generally on legislation to enhance natural gas infrastructure permitting H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, lobbied on proposals related to natural gas transmission pipeline permitting H.R. 1616, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act, all provisions H.R. 3684, INVEST in America Act, the Moving Forward Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 2515, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act, all provisions
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Transportation
Energy Infrastructure Permitting, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and Infrastructure Bills: Lobbied generally on legislation to enhance natural gas infrastructure permitting H.R. 1616, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act, all provisions H.R. 2515, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act, all provisions PHMSA Bills & Rulemakings: Lobbied generally on legislation related to enhancing PHMSA pipeline safety workforce. Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements, RIN 2137-AF29 Pipeline Safety: Amendments to Parts 192 and 195 to require Valve installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards, RIN 2137-AF06 Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines, Repair Criteria, Integrity Management Improvements, Cathodic Protection, Management of Change, and Other Related Amendments, RIN 2137-AF39 Rulemakings related to methane emissions reductions mandated by PIPES Act of 2020
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of Issues related to pipeline safety regulation of transmission and gathering systems from The Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2020 S. 3728/H.R. 7904 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020, all provisions Energy Infrastructure Permitting, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and Infrastructure Bills: Lobbied generally on legislation to enhance natural gas infrastructure permitting H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, lobbied on proposals related to natural gas transmission pipeline permitting H.R. 1616, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act, all provisions H.R. 3684, INVEST in America Act, the Moving Forward Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 2515, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act, all provisions
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Issues related to the role of natural gas in energy policy; issues related to permitting of pipeline and midstream infrastructure; oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. Legislation including: H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations Future Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines and export facilities H.R. 1616, Expanding Access to Clean Energy, all provisions H.R. 2115, To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to apply certain procedures before granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a proposed pipeline project, all provisions H.R. 2889, Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act, all provisions H.R. 3979, Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act, all provisions H.R. 4774, Landowners' Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021, all provisions S. 641, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act, all provisions S. 655, Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act, all provisions H.R. 3240 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Public Engagement at FERC Act, all provisions H.R. 4447 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 7878 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 8312 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Future Generations Protection Act, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines S. 2771 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), MPACT Act, all provisions S. 4502 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020, all provisions S. 4673 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Reaffirming Property Rights Through Natural Gas Act Modernization Act, all provisions
2022 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
Issues related to the role of natural gas in energy policy; issues related to permitting of pipeline and midstream infrastructure; oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. Legislation including: H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations Future Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines and export facilities H.R. 1616, Expanding Access to Clean Energy, all provisions H.R. 2115, To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to apply certain procedures before granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a proposed pipeline project, all provisions H.R. 2889, Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act, all provisions H.R. 3979, Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act, all provisions H.R. 4774, Landowners' Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021, all provisions S. 641, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act, all provisions S. 655, Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act, all provisions H.R. 3240 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Public Engagement at FERC Act, all provisions H.R. 4447 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 7878 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 8312 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Future Generations Protection Act, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines S. 2771 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), MPACT Act, all provisions S. 4502 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020, all provisions S. 4673 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Reaffirming Property Rights Through Natural Gas Act Modernization Act, all provisions
2022 · first_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of Issues related to pipeline safety regulation of transmission and gathering systems from The Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2020 S. 3728/H.R. 7904 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020, all provisions Energy Infrastructure Permitting, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and Infrastructure Bills: Lobbied generally on legislation to enhance natural gas infrastructure permitting H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, lobbied on proposals related to natural gas transmission pipeline permitting H.R. 1616, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act, all provisions H.R. 3684, INVEST in America Act, the Moving Forward Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 2515, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act, all provisions
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Transportation
Energy Infrastructure Permitting, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and Infrastructure Bills: Lobbied generally on legislation to enhance natural gas infrastructure permitting H.R. 1616, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act, all provisions H.R. 2515, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act, all provisions S. 1112, a bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Chisholm National Historic Trail and the Western National Historic Trail, all provisions related to energy infrastructure permitting. PHMSA Bills & Rulemakings: Lobbied generally on legislation related to enhancing PHMSA pipeline safety workforce. Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements, RIN 2137-AF29 Pipeline Safety: Amendments to Parts 192 and 195 to require Valve installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards, RIN 2137-AF06 Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines, Repair Criteria, Integrity Management Improvements, Cathodic Protection, Management of Change, and Other Related Amendments, RIN 2137-AF39 Rulemakings related to methane emissions reductions mandated by PIPES Act of 2020
Client expense: $248,572 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1616 European Energy Security and Diversification Act; HR 3206 Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019; HR 948 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act; S 1060 Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act; S 1441 Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act; S 370 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act; S 482 DASKA Act; Efforts related to implementation of tariffs and other policies related to the Sec. 301 investigation regarding China; Efforts related to negotiations of steel tariffs and quotas; Efforts related to potential Russian sanctions; Efforts related to renegotiation of NAFTA; Efforts related to the Department of Commerce's Sec. 232 investigation regarding steel imports; Efforts related to the passage of the USMCA (US-Mexico-Canada Agreement).
Client expense: $2,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2019 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1616 European Energy Security and Diversification Act; HR 948 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act; S 370 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act; S 482 DASKA Act; Efforts related to implementation of tariffs and other policies related to the Sec. 301 investigation regarding China; Efforts related to negotiations of steel tariffs and quotas; Efforts related to potential Russian sanctions; Efforts related to potential Venezuela sanctions; Efforts related to the Department of Commerce's Sec. 232 investigation regarding steel imports; Efforts related to the passage of the USMCA (US-Mexico-Canada Agreement).
Client expense: $1,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| Republican |
| SC |
| Marcy Kaptur | Democratic | OH |
| Richard Hudson | Republican | NC |
| Ron Wright | Republican | TX |
| Vicente Gonzalez | Democratic | TX |
| William R. Keating | Democratic | MA |
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office