What does Preamble of Energy Security Pacts Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'A bill to promote United States and allied energy and mineral security, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Energy Security Pacts Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Energy Security Pacts Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Energy Security Pacts Act do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. “Appropriate congressional committees” are specified as certain committees in the Senate and House of Representatives. “Council agency” refers to a department, agency, or organization described in section 6(c). “Critical mineral” is defined as any mineral on a list required by section 7002(c)(3) of the Energy Act of 2020, as updated on or after January 1, 2026. “Director for Energy Security Pacts” is defined as the Director described in section 4. “Energy Security Pact” is defined as a Pact described in section 3. “Energy Security Pacts Council” refers to the Council established under section 6. “Partner country” is defined as a country eligible for participation in an Energy Security Pact. “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of State. “Under Secretary” refers to the Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment.

What does AUTHORITY AND FUNDING FOR ENERGY SECURITY PACTS. of Energy Security Pacts Act do?

The Secretary may establish multiyear agreements known as Energy Security Pacts with partner countries. The purpose of Energy Security Pacts is to enhance energy and economic security and stability of the United States and partner countries. Funding for Energy Security Pacts may be made available from amounts authorized for fiscal year 2026 or subsequent years. The Secretary may transfer funds to various accounts to carry out the purpose of Energy Security Pacts. Assistance under this section has limitations, including prohibitions on military assistance, job loss, production displacement, environmental hazards, and assistance to certain entities.

What does OFFICE OF ENERGY SECURITY PACTS. of Energy Security Pacts Act do?

This section establishes an Office of Energy Security Pacts within the Department of Energy. The Office will be led by a Director for Energy Security Pacts, appointed by the Secretary, who reports to the Under Secretary. The Director is responsible for leading the development, negotiation, and management of Energy Security Pacts. The Director will also support the coordination and implementation of the Department of State’s Economic Resilience Initiative and the Energy Security Pacts Council. Country Pact Teams will be designated for each Energy Security Pact, led by the Director. The Under Secretary can detail staff or request personnel from other agencies to support Energy Security Pact activities. The authority to enter into new Energy Security Pacts terminates 15 years after the Act's enactment. The Office of Energy Security Pacts, the Director position, and the Council will terminate after the final Energy Security Pact expires. The Under Secretary must submit a report within 180 days of enactment outlining plans to attract and retain expertise for the Office.

What does APPROVAL, ELIGIBILITY, AND ELEMENTS OF ENERGY SECURITY PACTS. of Energy Security Pacts Act do?

The goal of each Energy Security Pact is to increase reliable access to energy or electricity. An Energy Security Pact requires approval from the Secretary and recommendation from the Director for Energy Security Pacts and the Under Secretary. Countries are eligible for participation if their per capita income is not greater than the World Bank's loan threshold or they are eligible for World Bank support. Each Energy Security Pact must contain specific objectives, responsibilities, and a multiyear financial plan. The duration of an Energy Security Pact may not exceed 10 years. A partner country can enter into multiple Energy Security Pacts concurrently.

What does ENERGY SECURITY PACTS COUNCIL. of Energy Security Pacts Act do?

This section establishes an Energy Security Pacts Council (the “Council”). The Council must be established within 90 days of the Act's enactment. The Secretary chairs the Council. The Council's composition includes principal officers from various executive departments, including the United States International Development Finance Corporation, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. Vacancies in principal officer positions are filled by the acting principal officer. Principal officers can delegate a senior official to serve on the Council. The Council must meet at least quarterly. The Council's duties include coordinating Energy Security Pact-related activities, making annual recommendations regarding country prioritization for Energy Security Pacts, and recommending improvements to interagency collaboration. Meetings of the Council are subject to the Government in the Sunshine Act.

What does EVALUATION BY GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE. of Energy Security Pacts Act do?

This section requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit evaluations to Congress. These evaluations will assess the efficiency and development impact of projects supported by an Energy Security Pact. The evaluations must begin within two years of the Act's enactment and continue annually until the Energy Security Pact expires.

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Energy Security Pacts Act

Last updated: 6/17/2026 · Introduced: 4/27/2026

Author: Christopher Coons (D-DE)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the Secretary of State to establish multiyear Energy Security Pacts with partner countries to enhance U.S. and partner nation energy and economic security.
It creates an Office of Energy Security Pacts within the Department of Energy, led by a Director, to develop, negotiate, and manage these agreements.
To be eligible for an Energy Security Pact, a country's per capita income must not exceed the World Bank's loan threshold or they must be eligible for World Bank support.
An Energy Security Pacts Council, composed of representatives from various executive departments, will coordinate related activities and recommend country prioritization.
The Government Accountability Office will conduct annual evaluations of projects supported by Energy Security Pacts to assess their efficiency and development impact.

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