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HR 7934 United States House · 117th Congress

Las Americas Energy Security Act

Summary
Las Americas Energy Security Act This bill establishes a sovereign lending program for eligible Latin American and Caribbean partner countries to support such countries' short-term energy needs and fund projects to transition to renewable energy. The bill also directs the Department of State to prioritize and expedite U.S. government support for such countries' efforts to increase energy security, including by providing support for projects that improve Latin American and Caribbean energy markets.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly funds renewable energy transition projects for Latin American countries through sovereign lending, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and security goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds renewable energy transition projects in Latin America, directly promoting clean energy adoption per environmental indicators.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2022
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Introduced Jun 3, 2022 Last action Jun 3, 2022
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Jun 3, 2022
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 3, 2022
House · Introduced
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Adriano Espaillat
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NY
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