[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6874 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6874
To establish a program to reduce the reliance of allied European
countries on natural gas, petroleum, and nuclear fuel produced in
Russia, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 28, 2022
Ms. Slotkin (for herself and Mrs. Fletcher) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in
addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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A BILL
To establish a program to reduce the reliance of allied European
countries on natural gas, petroleum, and nuclear fuel produced in
Russia, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``American Energy for Europe Act''.
SEC. 2. PROGRAM TO REDUCE EUROPEAN RELIANCE ON RUSSIAN ENERGY.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Energy shall establish and
carry out a program to reduce the reliance of allied European countries
on natural gas, petroleum, and nuclear fuel produced in Russia by--
(1) developing, producing, or procuring resources,
materials, or equipment that can reduce an allied European
country's reliance on natural gas, petroleum, or nuclear fuel
produced in Russia;
(2) providing to an allied European country, under such
terms and conditions as the Secretary of Energy determines
appropriate, resources, materials, or equipment that can reduce
the allied European country's reliance on natural gas,
petroleum, or nuclear fuel produced in Russia;
(3) issuing grants, loans, or loan guarantees to carry out
projects that can reduce an allied European country's reliance
on natural gas, petroleum, or nuclear fuel produced in Russia;
and
(4) providing technical assistance to an allied European
country, as the Secretary of Energy determines necessary to
reduce the allied European country's reliance on natural gas,
petroleum, or nuclear fuel produced in Russia.
(b) Partnerships.--The Secretary of Energy may partner with other
Federal agencies to carry out the program established under subsection
(a).
(c) Authority To Enter Into Agreements.--In carrying out the
program established under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy may
enter into one or more agreements directly with allied European
countries and third parties under such terms and conditions as the
Secretary determines appropriate.
(d) Domestic Sourcing Considerations.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary of Energy may only carry out an activity described in
paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (a) if--
(A) such activity promotes manufacturing in the
United States; or
(B) such activity relies on resources, materials,
or equipment that are developed or produced in the
United States.
(2) Exception.--Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not
apply with respect to an activity described in paragraph (1),
(2), or (3) of subsection (a) if the Secretary of Energy
certifies that such an activity cannot reasonably satisfy
subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(e) Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of
this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Energy shall
submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Foreign Relations of
the Senate, a report that--
(1) identifies any resources, materials, or equipment
developed, produced, procured, or provided pursuant to the
program established under subsection (a); and
(2) includes an analysis of how such program benefits
domestic energy suppliers and manufacturers.
(f) Authorization of Appropriation.--
(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to
the Secretary of Energy to carry out this section $500,000,000
for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until September 30,
2024.
(2) Nord stream 2 pipeline discontinuation.--
(A) Authorization of appropriation.--In addition to
the amount authorized to be appropriated under
paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated
to the Secretary of Energy to carry out this section
$1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain
available until September 30, 2024.
(B) Conditions.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to
subparagraph (A) may only be expended if the Secretary
of Energy certifies to Congress that the planning,
construction, and operation of the Nord Stream 2
pipeline has been permanently discontinued, including
as a result of United States sanctions imposed on any
person or entity responsible for such planning,
construction, or operation.
SEC. 3. DOMESTIC ENERGY SECURITY EVALUATION.
(a) Report on Domestic Energy Security.--Not later than one year
after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy
shall develop and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate a report that evaluates the energy security of
the United States, including--
(1) identification of any threats posed to the supply,
transmission, distribution, or use of energy in the United
States; and
(2) the potential impact of such threats on--
(A) the economy of the United States; and
(B) consumers and well-functioning and competitive
energy markets in the United States.
(b) Consultation.--In developing the report under subsection (a),
the Secretary of Energy may consult with relevant Federal, State,
private sector, and other entities, as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
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