To provide for security in the Black Sea region, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires sense of Congress on Black Sea security It is the sense of Congress that— it is in the interest of the United States to support efforts to prevent the spread of further armed conflict in Europe by recognizing, creates united States policy It is the policy of the United States to— actively deter the threat of Russia’s further escalation in the Black Sea region and defend freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to prevent, and requires black Sea security and development strategy. It relies on compliance mandates, trade restrictions, product standards, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Environment, Energy, Energy Production, and Defense.
Who Benefits and How
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face reduced risk, Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users 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
- Requires sense of Congress on Black Sea security It is the sense of Congress that— it is in the interest of the United States to support efforts to prevent the spread of further armed conflict in Europe by recognizing...
- Creates united States policy It is the policy of the United States to— actively deter the threat of Russia’s further escalation in the Black Sea region and defend freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to prevent...
- Requires black Sea security and development strategy.
- Provides definitions In this Act: The term appropriate congressional committees means— the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires sense of Congress on Black Sea security It is the sense of Congress that— it is in the interest of the United States to support efforts to prevent the spread of further armed conflict in Europe by recognizing, creates united States policy It is the policy of the United States to— actively deter the threat of Russia’s further escalation in the Black Sea region and defend freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to prevent, and requires black Sea security and development strategy.
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Energy, Energy Production, Defense
Primary Purpose
The bill requires sense of Congress on Black Sea security It is the sense of Congress that— it is in the interest of the United States to support efforts to prevent the spread of further armed conflict in Europe by recognizing, creates united States policy It is the policy of the United States to— actively deter the threat of Russia’s further escalation in the Black Sea region and defend freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to prevent, and requires black Sea security and development strategy.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Environmental and public health interests 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
- Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users 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
IntroducedMrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Romney, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Durbin, …
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