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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Indo-Pacific Energy Resilience Amendment
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Shaheen has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that directs the U.S. government to help Indo-Pacific nations reduce their reliance on energy imports from specific '.' The proposal requires the State and Energy Departments to identify energy vulnerabilities, promote diversification, and report progress to Congress annually.
This amendment, if enacted, would mandate federal agencies to prioritize energy-related diplomatic and technical assistance to Indo-Pacific nations to decrease their dependence on energy sources from North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Indo-Pacific nations
These nations are the target of U.S. government efforts to identify energy vulnerabilities and receive assistance for energy diversification.
Department of State
The agency is mandated to lead engagement with foreign counterparts and submit annual reports to Congress.
Department of Energy
The agency is mandated to coordinate with the State Department on energy resilience efforts and reporting.
Key Facts
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Formalizing Indo-Pacific Energy Decoupling
The amendment formalizes a policy of active U.S. intervention to decouple Indo-Pacific energy markets from specific adversarial nations.
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