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Condemning the Biden administration's plans for seeking to remove sanctions on the oppressive Maduro regime and negotiating with Iran in response to the crisis in Ukraine, and instead calling for Congress and the administration to support the production of American energy.

12/6/2023, 4:45 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 1020

Bill 117 HRES 1020, titled "Condemning the Biden administration's plans for seeking to remove sanctions on the oppressive Maduro regime and negotiating with Iran in response to the crisis in Ukraine, and instead calling for Congress and the administration to support the production of American energy," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The resolution criticizes the Biden administration for its proposed actions of lifting sanctions on the oppressive Maduro regime in Venezuela and engaging in negotiations with Iran in response to the crisis in Ukraine. It argues that these actions are not in the best interest of the United States and its allies.

Instead, the resolution calls for Congress and the administration to focus on supporting the production of American energy. It emphasizes the importance of energy independence and security for the United States, and argues that increasing domestic energy production is crucial for national security and economic stability. Overall, Bill 117 HRES 1020 is a statement of opposition to the Biden administration's foreign policy decisions regarding Venezuela, Iran, and Ukraine, and a call for a focus on American energy production.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1020

This resolution calls on the Biden administration and its officials to maintain the sanctions on the repressive regimes in Venezuela and Iran.

The resolution also expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that

  • American energy independence should be achieved again for the sake of U.S. national security and the security of U.S. allies; and
  • President Biden should immediately rescind his Executive Orders that prohibit the approval of new leases on federal lands and waters, and should immediately take actions to reestablish American energy independence.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1020

Bill HRES 1020 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2022. Bill HRES 1020 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2022.  Bill HRES 1020's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of April 4, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1020

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
160
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
160
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1020

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Alliances
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Europe
- Iran
- Latin America
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Middle East
- Oil and gas
- Pipelines
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Sanctions
- Trade restrictions
- Venezuela

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1020

Condemning the Biden administration's plans for seeking to remove sanctions on the oppressive Maduro regime and negotiating with Iran in response to the crisis in Ukraine, and instead calling for Congress and the administration to support the production of American energy.
Condemning the Biden administration's plans for seeking to remove sanctions on the oppressive Maduro regime and negotiating with Iran in response to the crisis in Ukraine, and instead calling for Congress and the administration to support the production of American energy.

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