A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "POWER Moldova Act of 2026," requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress regarding energy in Moldova. The report must be completed within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The Secretary of State is tasked with coordinating this effort with the Secretary of Energy. The report covers topics such as energy production, imports, consumption, and pricing transparency. It also addresses energy infrastructure vulnerabilities and international cooperation efforts. Finally, it examines the potential for developing renewable energy resources like geothermal, solar, and wind.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill emphasizes deepening the strategic bilateral relationship and security cooperation with Moldova.
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill requires an assessment of the potential, investment needs, and barriers for developing renewable energy resources like geothermal, solar, and wind in Moldova.
- Scored +1
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill seeks to establish a rapport between the U.S. Armed Forces and Moldova's military to build future partnerships.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight of Energy Infrastructure: By requiring a report on energy production, consumption, and infrastructure vulnerabilities, the government can better understand and address weaknesses in Moldova's energy systems (Section 2(b)(1) and 2(b)(3)).
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Transparency in Energy Costs: The bill calls for a report on the transparency of energy pricing and billing practices, which provides insight into how energy is being charged in Moldova (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Development of Renewable Energy: The report looks into the potential for geothermal, solar, and wind energy, as well as the investment needs and barriers to deploying these resources (Section 2(b)(5) and 2(b)(6)).
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Strengthening International and Military Cooperation: The bill seeks to track cooperation efforts involving leadership training, building rapport between the United States Armed Forces and Moldova's military, and protecting human rights (Section 2(b)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill emphasizes deepening the strategic bilateral relationship and security cooperation with Moldova. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill seeks to establish a rapport between the U.S. Armed Forces and Moldova's military to build future partnerships. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill directs a report to investigate investment needs and barriers for energy development in Moldova.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill requires an assessment of the potential, investment needs, and barriers for developing renewable energy resources like geothermal, solar, and wind in Moldova.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill facilitates building rapport between the United States Armed Forces and Moldova's military.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill's report includes a focus on the protection of human rights in Moldova.
- 6/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York