Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian invasion of Ukraine will further weaken global energy security and President Biden should take immediate action to provide allies of the United States with an affordable and secure supply of energy.

12/30/2022, 4:33 AM

This resolution expresses that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that

  • the energy independence of the United States is critical to national security and should include the production and use of all available energy sources, including coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear energy, and renewables, as well as strategic minerals critical to electric vehicles and other clean energy sources; and
  • President Biden should take immediate action to restore the energy security of the United States and provide U.S. allies with an affordable and secure supply of energy.
Bill 117 H.Res. 940, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian invasion of Ukraine will further weaken global energy security and President Biden should take immediate action to provide allies of the United States with an affordable and secure supply of energy," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The resolution highlights the concern that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine will have negative implications for global energy security. It emphasizes the importance of the United States taking action to ensure that its allies have access to affordable and secure sources of energy.

The resolution calls on President Biden to take immediate steps to address this issue and provide support to US allies in securing their energy needs. It stresses the importance of reducing dependence on Russian energy sources and diversifying energy supplies to enhance energy security. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 940 underscores the significance of addressing the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on global energy security and urges the US government to take proactive measures to support its allies in this regard.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 940

Introduced on
2022-02-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/25/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that

  • the energy independence of the United States is critical to national security and should include the production and use of all available energy sources, including coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear energy, and renewables, as well as strategic minerals critical to electric vehicles and other clean energy sources; and
  • President Biden should take immediate action to restore the energy security of the United States and provide U.S. allies with an affordable and secure supply of energy.
Bill 117 H.Res. 940, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian invasion of Ukraine will further weaken global energy security and President Biden should take immediate action to provide allies of the United States with an affordable and secure supply of energy," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The resolution highlights the concern that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine will have negative implications for global energy security. It emphasizes the importance of the United States taking action to ensure that its allies have access to affordable and secure sources of energy.

The resolution calls on President Biden to take immediate steps to address this issue and provide support to US allies in securing their energy needs. It stresses the importance of reducing dependence on Russian energy sources and diversifying energy supplies to enhance energy security. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 940 underscores the significance of addressing the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on global energy security and urges the US government to take proactive measures to support its allies in this regard.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian invasion of Ukraine will further weaken global energy security and President Biden should take immediate action to provide allies of the United States with an affordable and secure supply of energy.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Alliances•
Alternative and renewable resources•
Coal•
Energy•
Energy storage, supplies, demand•
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles•
Land use and conservation•
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries•
Metals•
Nuclear power•
Oil and gas•
Strategic materials and reserves

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/11/2022

This resolution expresses that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that

  • the energy independence of the United States is critical to national security and should include the production and use of all available energy sour...

Latest Action2/28/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.