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Energy Security for Overseas Troops Act
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1437
Bill 118 s 1437, also known as the Energy Security for Overseas Troops Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve energy security for US troops stationed overseas.
The bill aims to achieve this goal by requiring the Department of Defense to develop and implement a comprehensive energy security strategy for overseas military installations. This strategy would include measures to reduce reliance on foreign sources of energy, increase energy efficiency, and promote the use of renewable energy sources.
Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a pilot program to test new energy technologies at select overseas military installations. This program would help identify innovative solutions to improve energy security and reduce costs for the Department of Defense. Overall, the Energy Security for Overseas Troops Act seeks to enhance the resilience and sustainability of US military operations abroad by addressing energy security challenges. It is designed to benefit both the military and the environment by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use.
The bill aims to achieve this goal by requiring the Department of Defense to develop and implement a comprehensive energy security strategy for overseas military installations. This strategy would include measures to reduce reliance on foreign sources of energy, increase energy efficiency, and promote the use of renewable energy sources.
Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a pilot program to test new energy technologies at select overseas military installations. This program would help identify innovative solutions to improve energy security and reduce costs for the Department of Defense. Overall, the Energy Security for Overseas Troops Act seeks to enhance the resilience and sustainability of US military operations abroad by addressing energy security challenges. It is designed to benefit both the military and the environment by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use.
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Current Status of Bill S 1437
Bill S 1437 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 3, 2023. Bill S 1437 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 3, 2023. Bill S 1437's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of May 3, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1437
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1437
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1437
Energy Security for Overseas Troops Act
Energy Security for Overseas Troops Act
A bill to establish a partnership program to assist the military forces of partner countries in developing and maintaining military-wide transformational strategies for operational energy, and for other purposes.
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