A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill establishes "Energy Security Pacts" to strengthen the energy and economic security of the United States and its partner countries. These multiyear agreements focus on diversifying critical mineral and energy supply chains to counter economic coercion. The Secretary of State is authorized to lead these efforts through a newly created Office of Energy Security Pacts. An Energy Security Pacts Council will be established to coordinate activities across various federal agencies. The program aims to increase reliable access to energy while stimulating economic growth in partner nations.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The bill establishes a mechanism for increased foreign assistance through energy security pacts.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill promotes through pacts closer economic and energy ties with partner countries.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The pacts are designed to stimulate economic growth in both the United States and partner countries.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
While it prohibits projects causing significant hazards, the focus is on resource extraction which often impacts environments.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Economic Growth and Stability: The pacts aim to stimulate economic growth and enhance economic security for both the United States and partner countries (Section 3(a), Section 5(a)).
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Enhanced Energy Access: The goal of these agreements is to increase reliable access to energy or electricity, which can include production needed for critical minerals (Section 5(a)).
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Supply Chain Diversification: The bill works to diversify critical mineral and energy supply chains, which helps counter economic coercion (Section 3(a)).
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Support for Private Investment: By improving infrastructure and economic conditions, the pacts aim to enable follow-on private sector investment (Section 5(a)).
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Tax Relief for Assistance: Each pact includes a provision stating that United States assistance is exempt from taxation by the government of the partner country (Section 5(d)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk of Job Loss or Production Displacement: The bill includes a provision that assistance may not be provided for projects likely to cause a substantial loss of United States jobs or a substantial displacement of United States production (Section 3(d)(2)).
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Environmental, Health, or Safety Risks: Assistance is prohibited for any project that is likely to cause a significant environmental, health, or safety hazard (Section 3(d)(3)).
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Prohibition on Military Aid: The bill explicitly states that assistance under this section may not include military assistance or military training for a country (Section 3(d)(1)).
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 send more money or help to other countries? — The bill establishes a mechanism for increased foreign assistance through energy security pacts. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill promotes through pacts closer economic and energy ties with partner countries. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill involves increased coordination with the Secretary of State and partner country governments. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — By diversifying supply chains, the bill aims to strengthen international trade and economic stability.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The pacts are designed to stimulate economic growth in both the United States and partner countries. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to stimulate economic growth and commercial competitiveness, which can lead to job creation.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of State and creates a new Office and Council within the executive branch. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill includes requirements for annual reports and adherence to the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill promotes private sector investment and commercial competitiveness.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — While it prohibits projects causing significant hazards, the focus is on resource extraction which often impacts environments.
- 7/27/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
- 6/17/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 5/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CurtisRepublican · Utah
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska