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A resolution affirming that the United States supports the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum and the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline.

12/31/2022, 5:25 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 271

Bill 117 S.Res. 271 is a resolution that affirms the United States' support for the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum and the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline. The Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum is a regional organization that aims to promote cooperation and development in the energy sector among countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline is a proposed project that would transport natural gas from the Eastern Mediterranean to Europe.

The resolution recognizes the strategic importance of the Eastern Mediterranean region as a key player in the global energy market. It also acknowledges the potential benefits of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum and the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline, including increased energy security, economic growth, and regional stability.

The resolution calls on the United States government to continue to support the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum and the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline through diplomatic efforts and other means. It also encourages other countries in the region to join the forum and participate in the development of the pipeline. Overall, Bill 117 S.Res. 271 highlights the United States' commitment to promoting energy cooperation and development in the Eastern Mediterranean region and underscores the importance of regional partnerships in advancing energy security and economic growth.

Congressional Summary of SRES 271

This resolution celebrates the establishment of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum and congratulates its members for their success in building an international forum to advance Eastern Mediterranean energy. It also calls on all states to support the forum and the Eastern Mediterranean Pipeline.

Current Status of Bill SRES 271

Bill SRES 271 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2021. Bill SRES 271 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2021.  Bill SRES 271's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4549) as of June 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 271

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 271

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Europe
- International organizations and cooperation
- Middle East
- Oil and gas
- Pipelines
- Russia

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 271

A resolution affirming that the United States supports the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum and the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline.
A resolution affirming that the United States supports the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum and the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline.

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