CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the European Union's actions to diversify from Russian energy sources.

S.Res. 488 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

S. Res. 488 expresses the Senate's position on the European Union's efforts to stop relying on Russian energy sources. It welcomes the EU's commitment to end its dependence on Russian fossil fuels to deny revenue for Russia's war in Ukraine. The resolution supports sanctions against companies like Rosneft and Lukoil and encourages further coordinated action with the G7, UK, and EU. It specifically expresses concern over Hungary's lack of progress in reducing its dependence on Russian energy. Finally, it affirms bipartisan opposition to the Nord Stream I and II pipelines.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +7

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    Encourages coordinated action between the U.S., G7, EU, and UK to apply sanctions on Russia.

  • Scored +5

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    Urges EU member states and partners to align with strategic energy goals to weaken an aggressor state.

  • Scored +4

    Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?

    Specifically seeks to end dependence on Russian oil and gas.

The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Companies dealing with Rosneft and Lukoil face risks of secondary sanctions.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make trade with other countries easier?

    Imposes restrictions and sanctions on specific energy trade with Russia and related entities.

  • Scored -2

    Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?

    Reducing energy supply through sanctions can potentially lead to short-term price volatility.