Proposed Amendment for Vertical Gas Corridor Energy Cooperation

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would authorize the Secretary of State and Secretary of Energy to enter into international agreements and establish a new U.S.-European Center to coordinate energy infrastructure projects across Central and Eastern Europe.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of State

The agency is authorized to lead international cooperative agreements and establish a new energy center.

Department of Energy

The agency is required to coordinate with the State Department on energy agreements and infrastructure projects.

Ukraine

The country's natural gas transmission and storage infrastructure is targeted for integration into regional energy markets.

Appropriate Congressional Committees

These committees are designated to receive annual reports regarding the implementation of the authorized agreements.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senate Amendment 6492, proposed by Senators Shaheen and Cruz, authorizes the U.S. government to partner with several European nations to develop the '.' The proposal aims to increase energy exports, diversify energy sources away from Russia, and support Ukraine's energy infrastructure integration.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment would authorize the Secretary of State and Secretary of Energy to enter into international agreements and establish a new U.S.-European Center to coordinate energy infrastructure projects across Central and Eastern Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vertical Gas Corridor?

It is an energy infrastructure project designed to facilitate energy trade and diversify energy sources in Central and Eastern Europe, specifically to reduce reliance on Russian energy.

What would the new U.S.-European Energy Diversification Center do?

It would leverage expertise from universities, the private sector, and foreign governments to foster long-term energy resilience and coordinate infrastructure projects.

Does this amendment require annual reporting?

Yes, if agreements are entered into, the Secretary of State and Secretary of Energy must submit an annual report to Congress on project progress, procurement, and funding.

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Expansion of Energy Infrastructure Scope

The amendment explicitly broadens the scope of the Vertical Gas Corridor beyond natural gas to include clean energy, electricity, and data connectivity.

Vertical Gas Corridor

Connected Entities

organizationUnited States-European Energy Diversification Center“A proposed new center to facilitate energy dialogue and collaboration.”Map →

otherVertical Gas Corridor“The primary infrastructure project targeted for development and integration.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Authorized to coordinate on energy agreements and infrastructure projects.”Map →

personMr. Cruz“U.S. Senator who co-submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“Authorized to lead cooperative agreements and establish the energy center.”Map →

personMrs. Shaheen“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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