,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bfgc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #bg1 #bjbc,mr4 ,menendez 7for himself and ,mr4 ,risch7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to ensure ,european1 including ,ukrainian1 energy security1 protect1 modernize1 and rebuild ,european energy resources and infrastructure according to accepted principles of international good governance1 and support ,european efforts to reduce the reliance of allied ,european countries on imported ,russian energy resources1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,responding to the ,energy ,security ,crisis in ,ukraine and ,europe 7,,rescue7 ,act of #bjbc4 #b4 ,sense of ,congress on energy resource implications of the ,russian ,federation's invasion of ,ukraine ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should support allies and partners' efforts to reduce dependence on imported ,russian energy resources and enhance energy security in a manner that reinforces the sovereignty of these democratic countries by diversifying and securing their energy supplies and mobilizing domestic energy resource production by-- 7#a7 working to ban all imports of ,russian energy resources to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 increasing the access of ,european partners and allies to immediate energy resources necessitated by the ,russian ,federation's invasion of ,ukraine and the resulting global energy crisis2 7#c7 supporting ,europe's development and deployment of emerging and advanced energy technologies to ensure countries' energy security and diversification away from ,russian-controlled energy resources2 7#d7 recognizing that the severity and cost of ,russia's damage to ,ukraine's energy infrastructure is dynamic and continues to worsen1 as explained in the ,world ,bank's second ,ukraine ,rapid ,damage and ,needs ,assessment for ,february #bjbb-;,february #bjbc1 which estimates that-- 7,a7 current damage and losses to ,ukraine's energy sector is estimated to be #bg1jjj1jjj1jjj1 which is more than double the level in the fall of #bjbb 7#ab1jjj1jjj1jjj72 7,b7 damage to power1 gas1 and heating infrastructure and coal mining1 as of ,february #bd1 #bjbc1 was above #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj as compared to an estimated #b1jjj1jjj1jjj on ,june #a1 #bjbb2 7,c7 the largest share of damage is in the electricity production and transmission sector and is estimated to be close to #f1ejj1jjj1jjj in damage2 and 7,d7 ,ukraine's gas sector has sustained an estimated #a1bjj1jjj1jjj in damage1 which includes damage to gas distribution infrastructure1 as well as damage reported by the gas transmission system operator2 7#e7 supporting ,ukraine's efforts to rebuild and modernize its energy infrastructure1 according to internationally accepted standards of transparency and good governance1 including promoting long-term energy independence from ,russia with reliable energy resources in line with the ,government of ,ukraine's efforts to integrate with the energy markets and principles of ,europe2 7#f7 supporting ,ukraine's prospective membership in and integration with the ,european ,union 7,,eu71 including through alignment with policies like the ,,eu's #bj_/bj_/bj objectives and through the synchronization and commercial integration of the ,ukrainian1 ,moldovan1 and ,baltic electric power systems with the central ,european power system1 operated by the member of the ,european ,network of ,transmission ,system ,operators for ,electricity 7,,entso-,e72 7#g7 utilizing the ,development ,finance ,corporation1 which has unique capabilities to help finance1 convene other countries' development finance institutions1 and mobilize private finance in support of efforts to restore and reconstruction ,ukraine's energy sector and improve ,european energy security2 7#h7 condemning attacks and any other efforts by ,russian ,federation forces1 ,russian ,federation officials1 or its proxies to cut off ,ukrainian electricity generation units or portions of the ,ukrainian electrical grid and annex these assets into the ,russian electrical grid system2 7#i7 condemning all efforts by the ,russian ,federation1 its proxies1 or other malign actors to interfere with ,ukraine's power networks1 electricity transmission1 and electricity generation units1 including theft1 destruction1 or acts of sabotage of infrastructure2 7#aj7 providing technical assistance to ,ukraine1 ,moldova1 and ,european allies and partners of the ,united ,states to build resilience and incident response and recovery capacities against cyberattacks on energy infrastructure2 7#aa7 supporting ,ukrainian efforts to meet ,european and industry standards on corporate governance1 transparency in contracting and procurement1 and independence from political pressure2 7#ab7 working with the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency 7,,iaea7 to implement needed safety and security requirements2 7#ac7 providing support to ,eastern and ,central ,european countries whose energy import1 storage1 and generation capacity was negatively affected by the ,russian ,federation's invasion of ,ukraine1 and improving the resilience and safety of nuclear energy infrastructure in the region1 including at ,ukrainian nuclear facilities2 7#ad7 cooperating on activities to support ,eastern and ,central ,european countries affected by ,russian ,federation forces' invasion of ,ukraine1 in keeping with the ,european ,commission's plan to make ,europe independent from ,russian fossil fuels well before #bjcj1 including via measures to respond to rising energy prices and efforts to replenish gas stocks for next winter2 and 7#ae7 encouraging ,united ,states private sector investment and public-private partnerships in the ,three ,seas ,initiative to facilitate resilient development of ,european energy1 transport1 and digital sectors4 #c4 ,supporting ,ukraine's energy sector reconstruction1 security1 and modernization 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 as defined in section #aa1 shall conduct activities to increase ,ukrainian access to energy resources to meet immediate needs1 reconstruct energy infrastructure damaged by the ,russian ,federation forces' attacks1 and modernize and reconstruct ,ukraine's energy sector overall in accordance with international standards of efficiency1 transparency1 and good governance4 ,these efforts to assist the modernization of ,ukraine's energy sector should begin immediately1 where possible4 7b7 ,purposes ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall provide assistance to the ,government of ,ukraine for the acquisition of energy resources and equipment to meet critical needs and prevent power disruption resulting from attacks1 malevolent acts1 or other actions perpetrated by the ,russian ,federation or its proxies4 7c7 ,notification ,congress shall be notified of any provision of assistance over #ejj1jjj provided under subsection 7b7 not less than #ad days prior to the date of intended obligation of funds4 7d7 ,certification requirement ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated under section #aj1 not more than half shall be made available until the ,secretary submits a certification to the relevant congressional committees that-- 7#a7 the ,supervisory ,boards of ,ukr,energo1 ,naftogaz1 and ,energoatom remain independent and capable of executing their roles and responsibilities1 free from undue political or oligarchic influence2 7#b7 ,ukr,energo1 ,naftogaz1 and ,energoatom continue to follow international best practices1 including applicable ,,imf standards and conditions1 related to board selection1 corporate governance1 anti-corruption measures1 and transparent accounting and procurement2 and 7#c7 ,united ,states assistance is not supporting grants1 contracts1 or subcontracts to entities owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 #d4 ,efforts to reduce ,european reliance on ,russian energy 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of the relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall implement and conduct activities to reduce the reliance of qualified ,central1 ,eastern1 and ,southeastern ,european countries on energy resources controlled or exported by ,russia and diversify energy resources1 supplies1 and routes by-- 7#a7 supporting-- 7,a7 the identification and coordination of international financial products and technical assistance supporting planning activities for improving or restoring energy security1 providing operational efficiencies in energy systems1 recovering energy resources1 or modernizing energy systems2 7,b7 the procurement of resources1 materials1 equipment1 and services that support the efforts described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 the construction of infrastructure related to the production of energy1 generation1 transmission1 and distribution of electricity and powering of transportation that does not rely wholly or principally on ,russian energy resources2 and 7,d7 the reconstruction or modernization of energy-related infrastructure damaged or destroyed due to the ,russian ,federation's war against ,ukraine1 in accordance with internationally accepted norms of transparency and corporate governance2 7#b7 providing qualified ,central1 ,eastern1 and ,southeastern ,european countries1 in accordance with subsection 7b71 under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary of ,state determines appropriate1 with awards1 loans1 or loan guarantees to carry out projects to develop or purchase assets1 resources1 materials1 or equipment1 that can reduce the reliance of those countries on exported ,russian energy resources2 and 7#c7 providing technical assistance to qualified ,central1 ,eastern1 and ,southeastern ,european countries1 as defined under section #aa as the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 determines necessary to reduce those countries' reliance on ,russian energy resources4 7b7 ,country prioritization and exceptions ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall prioritize the provision of support1 including financial support to qualified ,central1 ,eastern1 and ,southeastern ,european countries that are determined to be vulnerable to ,russian coercive energy practices4 7c7 ,partnerships ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 may carry out the activities established under subsection 7a71 including pursuing blended finance opportunities and joint investment projects with other appropriate development finance institutions of other countries4 7d7 ,authority ,to enter into arrangements ,in carrying out the activities established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of the relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 may enter into one or more arrangements directly with qualified ,central and ,eastern ,european countries and third parties under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary of ,state determines appropriate4 7e7 ,domestic sourcing considerations 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,state shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 prioritize support for activities described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 that-- 7,a7 promote manufacturing in the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 utilize resources1 services1 materials1 or equipment that is sourced in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to an activity described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary of ,state certifies that the activity cannot reasonably satisfy the criteria set forth in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection4 7f7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 identifies any resources1 materials1 or equipment developed1 produced1 procured1 or provided pursuant to the activities described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 provides an analysis of how such activities benefit ,united ,states energy resource suppliers and equipment manufacturers4 #e4 ,ukraine and ,moldova integration into the ,european power grid 7a7 ,technical assistance and consultation ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 under the direction of the ,secretary of ,state and in coordination with heads of relevant ,federal agencies as described in this section1 shall-- 7#a7 provide technical assistance and expert consultation to the ,government of ,moldova1 the ,government of ,ukraine1 the ,european ,commission1 and relevant stakeholders in support of completing the integration of ,moldova and ,ukraine into the ,,entso-,e system in order to bolster the stability of ,moldova and ,ukraine's electricity supply2 7#b7 leverage available expertise to support full commercialization of ,moldova and ,ukraine's interconnection with ,,entso-,e systems2 and 7#c7 engage with ,european ,union counterparts in support of full commercialization of ,moldova and ,ukraine's interconnection with the ,,entso-,e system4 7b7 ,use of transfer authorities ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall take full advantage of transfer authorities to allow for maximum flexibility in utilizing expertise and resources within the ,department's ,offices of ,electricity and ,cybersecurity1 ,energy ,security1 and ,emergency ,response4 7c7 ,concurrence for activities related to activities for responding to the situation in ,ukraine ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall only act with the concurrence of the ,secretary and the ,administrator when executing activities pursuant to title ,,iv of the ,ukraine ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbb 7division ,n of ,public ,law #aag-ajc2 #acf ,stat4 #ghj7 and when appropriate transfer amounts to the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development to carry out such activities4 7d7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the ,sense of ,congress that the ,european ,union should work expeditiously to support the synchronization of the ,baltic ,states' grid with ,,entso-,e4 #f4 ,initiatives for technical assistance for grid modernization1 energy efficiency1 and energy storage in qualified ,central and ,eastern ,european countries 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of the relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall support new and existing initiatives1 as appropriate1 to provide technical assistance and expertise on electrical grids1 energy efficiency1 and energy storage integration into pre-existing and new power facilities improvements in qualified ,central and ,eastern ,european countries for purposes such as-- 7#a7 expanding and improving the reliability1 flexibility1 and resilience of the electrical grid to reach all regions and populations2 7#b7 developing decentralized power grids and microgrids or distributed energy resources in areas in which connection to the larger electrical grid is challenging2 7#c7 supporting initiatives of qualified ,central1 ,eastern and ,southeastern ,european countries to optimally integrate renewable and clean energy into their electrical grids2 7#d7 enhancing the interconnectivity of electrical grids across ,central and ,eastern ,europe2 7#e7 developing standards for advanced energy technologies1 smart buildings1 and data centers2 7#f7 increasing deployment of smart meters1 heat pumps1 and other energy efficiency technologies2 7#g7 increasing the energy efficiency of buildings1 appliances1 and the industrial sector2 7#h7 improving pollution controls and the efficiency of district heating systems and fossil fuel electric generating units2 7#i7 evaluating the feasibility of retrofitting existing energy production facilities with appropriate energy storage technologies and encouraging and supporting the deployment of energy storage retrofits when practicable2 and 7#aj7 providing technical assistance and support for planning1 engineering1 and deployment of energy storage systems for new and existing power production facilities1 including promoting1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 regulatory reforms and transparency of power production1 delivery1 and pricing to support long-term market-based energy storage2 7,b7 nondiscriminatory reliable and affordable energy storage projects to promote economic growth and job creation2 7,c7 ,united ,states exports to support ,united ,states private sector entities in contributing to energy and environmental solutions around the world and promote best practices regarding environmental1 safety1 corporate governance1 and cyber and physical protection standards2 and 7,d7 the facilitation of public-private partnerships1 to make inclusion of energy storage in new and existing power facilities practicable4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of the relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 and with the cooperation of the governments of qualified ,central and ,eastern ,european countries and1 as appropriate1 regional authorities in ,central and ,eastern ,european countries1 shall coordinate with international financial institutions and regional economic communities1 cooperatives1 and the private sector4 #g4 ,mitigating environmental hazards in ,ukraine 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,russia's invasion of ,ukraine has and will continue to contribute to significant environmental damage1 some of which will be irreparable1 and will threaten the health and lives of people living in ,ukraine for many years to come4 ,this damage includes-- 7#a7 contamination of a significant portion of ,ukraine with unexploded ordnance2 7#b7 the bombing of factories and industrial complexes that used or produced toxic materials2 and 7#c7 contamination of the ,black ,sea and the ,azov ,sea4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall leverage institutional expertise to aid the ,government of ,ukraine in-- 7#a7 environmental remediation and restoration2 7#b7 toxic chemical cleanup1 including asbestos1 metals1 radioactive waste1 combustion products1 debris1 and weapons residues2 7#c7 the restoration of utility services that provide-- 7,a7 municipal drinking water2 7,b7 wastewater and sewage services2 7,c7 industrial water supplies2 and 7,d7 related utility infrastructure2 7#d7 the restoration of forests1 parks1 natural and pastoral landscapes1 and habitats2 and 7#e7 remedial work to remove and neutralize toxic effects of war activities on soils1 ground and surface water resources1 and air4 7c7 ,purposes ,funds authorized for this section under section #aj shall be used for activities of the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation1 as appropriate1 with the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 to support the initial planning for rebuilding sustainable1 inclusive1 and resilient cities in ,ukraine through-- 7#a7 evaluating and making assessments on the scope of environmental harms from war actions2 7#b7 environmental remediation2 7#c7 restoration of environmental services2 and 7#d7 repair1 recovery1 and replacement of destroyed or damaged utility infrastructure4 7d7 ,notification ,congress shall be notified of any provision of assistance over #ejj1jjj provided under subsection 7c7 of this section not less than #ad days prior to the date of intended obligation of funds4 #h4 ,supporting nuclear safety and security in ,ukraine 7a7 ,purpose ,to ensure the safety and security of ,ukraine's nuclear power plants 7,n,p,ps71 including the ,zaporizhzhya ,nuclear ,power ,plant 7,,znpp7 in southern ,ukraine1 and the communities proximate to ,ukraine's #d ,n,p,ps1 prevent ,russia's theft or sabotage of resources1 technology1 and energy produced by the ,n,p,ps1 and facilitate the continued service of the ,n,p,ps to the ,ukrainian power grid1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall-- 7#a7 coordinate and support efforts to prevent ,russia's-- 7,a7 further sabotage of the ,,znpp and other ,ukrainian ,n,p,ps2 7,b7 forced disconnection of the ,,znpp or any other ,ukrainian ,n,p,ps from the ,ukrainian power grid2 7,c7 theft and transport of fuel1 equipment1 or other resources from the ,,znpp or any other ,ukrainian ,,npp2 7,d7 unilateral rerouting of generated electricity from the ,,znpp and other ,ukrainian electricity generation units such as other ,n,p,ps to ,russia or ,russian controlled territories2 and 7,e7 theft of ,united ,states intellectual property belonging to ,united ,states companies who have partnered with ,ukrainian ,n,p,ps2 7#b7 support the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency's efforts to ensure the #g indispensable pillars for ensuring nuclear safety and security during armed conflict are adhered to throughout ,ukraine2 and 7#c7 provide nuclear disaster safety assistance and associated personal protective equipment1 including iodine1 to ,ukrainian communities most likely to be directly impacted by a potential nuclear disaster at ,,znpp stemming from ,russian authorities' irresponsible management and military activity in and around the ,,znpp4 #i4 ,oversight and ,inspectors ,general 7a7 ,oversight by ,inspectors ,general ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and the ,inspector ,general of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 through or in coordination with the ,ukraine ,oversight ,interagency ,working ,group and any other relevant ,inspectors ,general1 shall conduct oversight of the activities authorized by this ,act to ensure independent and effective oversight of such programs and operations through joint or individual audits1 inspections1 investigations1 and evaluations1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,reports ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and semiannually thereafter for #c years1 the ,inspectors ,general described in subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the oversight activities conducted regarding the programs and assistance authorized by this ,act4 ,the report may be submitted as part of a report by the ,ukraine ,oversight ,interagency ,working ,group1 in conjunction with other reports related to ,ukraine oversight4 #aj4 ,authorized amounts ,there is authorized to be appropriated #a1hhj1jjj1jjj for the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development to carry out the programs and functions of this ,act1 of which not less than-- 7#a7 #a1ajj1jjj1jjj shall be authorized for activities under section #c2 and 7#b7 #ejj1jjj1jjj shall be authorized for activities under section #d4 #aa4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,qualified ,central1 ,eastern1 and ,southeastern ,european partners ,the term qualified ,central1 ,eastern1 and ,southeastern ,european partners means ,european countries that are eligible for project support pursuant to the ,european ,energy ,security and ,diversification ,act of #bjai 7title ,,xx of division ,p of ,public ,law #aaf-id74 ,this definition shall not be construed as imposing new requirements or restrictions pursuant to the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7division ,f of ,public ,law #aae-bed7 on ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,relevant ,federal departments and agencies ,the term relevant ,federal departments and agencies means-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,energy2 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,trade and ,development ,agency2 7,c7 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation2 and 7,d7 other ,federal agencies as considered appropriate by the ,secretary or ,administrator4