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

Summary of Bill HRES 940

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 940

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.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill HRES 940

Bill HRES 940 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2022. Bill HRES 940 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2022. Bill HRES 940's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of February 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 940

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 940

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlliancesAlternative and renewable resourcesCoalEnergyEnergy storage, supplies, demandHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesLand use and conservationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMetalsNuclear powerOil and gasStrategic materials and reserves

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 940

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.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.

Start holding our government accountable!