Sec. 5. Report on effects of Nord Stream 2 on the national security of the United States
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Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees (as defined in section 3(h)) a report that includes the following: An assessment of the effects of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline on the national security of the United States, including an assessment of the effect that increased dependence by countries in Europe on Russian natural gas would have on— the energy security of Europe; the diplomatic security and foreign policy of Ukraine; the diplomatic security and foreign policy of Germany; and United States diplomatic missions and facilities of the United States Government in Europe.
A description of activities of, or support by, the Government of the Russian Federation aimed at influencing opinions of the public and elites in Europe to generate support for Nord Stream 2 and other Russian energy export projects, including through— propaganda activities through media and digital platforms, including broadcast and satellite-based television, radio, internet, and print media; or funding or otherwise supporting third-party groups in Europe such as think tanks, academic institutions, trade associations, and other nongovernmental organizations.