To enhance the security of the United States and its allies, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill imposes statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— to reduce the dependency of allies and partners of the United States on Russian energy resources, especially natural gas, in order for those countries, provides transatlantic energy strategy It is the sense of Congress that the United States and other NATO member countries should explore ways to ensure that NATO member countries diversify their energy supplies, and creates expedited approval of exportation of natural gas to United States allies Section 3(c) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. It relies on trade restrictions, definition changes, compliance mandates, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Energy, Foreign Policy, Natural Gas, and Defense.
Who Benefits and How
Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Imposes statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— to reduce the dependency of allies and partners of the United States on Russian energy resources, especially natural gas, in order for those countries...
- Provides transatlantic energy strategy It is the sense of Congress that the United States and other NATO member countries should explore ways to ensure that NATO member countries diversify their energy supplies...
- Creates expedited approval of exportation of natural gas to United States allies Section 3(c) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.
- Requires mandatory sanctions with respect to the development of pipelines in the Russian Federation The President shall impose five or more of the sanctions described in section 235 of the Countering America's...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill imposes statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— to reduce the dependency of allies and partners of the United States on Russian energy resources, especially natural gas, in order for those countries, provides transatlantic energy strategy It is the sense of Congress that the United States and other NATO member countries should explore ways to ensure that NATO member countries diversify their energy supplies, and creates expedited approval of exportation of natural gas to United States allies Section 3(c) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Foreign Policy, Natural Gas, Defense
Primary Purpose
The bill imposes statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— to reduce the dependency of allies and partners of the United States on Russian energy resources, especially natural gas, in order for those countries, provides transatlantic energy strategy It is the sense of Congress that the United States and other NATO member countries should explore ways to ensure that NATO member countries diversify their energy supplies, and creates expedited approval of exportation of natural gas to United States allies Section 3(c) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill
- Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Barrasso (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Braun, Mrs. Britt, …
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