Sec. 401. Energy diplomacy and security within the Department of State
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Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2651a(c) ) is amended— by redesignating paragraph
(4)as paragraph (5); and by inserting after paragraph
(3)the following: Subject to the numerical limitation specified in paragraph (1), there is authorized to be established in the Department of State an Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources. The Secretary of State, in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, and in accordance with the authorization under subparagraph (A), shall ensure that sufficient personnel are dedicated to energy matters within the Bureau of Energy Resources in order— to formulate and implement international policies, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, as appropriate, aimed at protecting and advancing United States energy security interests and international energy development and access to electricity, in accordance with the United Nation’s sustainable development goals in ways that ensure responsible development of global energy resources by effectively managing United States bilateral and multilateral relations; to ensure that analyses of public health and national security implications of global energy and environmental developments are reflected in the decision-making process within the Department of State; to incorporate energy security and clean energy development priorities into the activities of the Department related to matters involving global energy development, accounting for the effects global energy development has on— United States national security; quality of life and public health of people, households, and communities, particularly vulnerable and underserved populations affected by, or proximate to, energy development, transmission, and distribution projects; United States economic interests; emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change; and local and regional land use, air and water quality, and risks to public health of communities described in subclause (II); to coordinate energy activities within the Department of State and with relevant Federal departments and agencies; to work internationally— to support socially and environmentally responsible development of energy resources that mitigate carbon emissions, and the distribution of such resources for the benefit of the United States and United States allies and trading partners for their energy security, climate security, and economic development needs; to promote— the availability of clean energy technologies, including carbon capture and storage; energy sector innovation; well-functioning global markets for clean energy resources and technologies; and expertise for the benefit of the United States and United States allies and trading partners; to resolve international disputes regarding the exploration, development, production, or distribution of energy resources; to support the economic, security, and commercial interests of United States persons operating in the energy markets of foreign countries; and to support and coordinate international efforts— to alleviate energy poverty; to protect vulnerable, exploited, and underserved populations that are affected or displaced by energy development projects; to account for and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from energy development projects; to promote fair labor practices, labor protections for workers, and training for and access to good-paying jobs within the clean energy sector; and to increase access to clean energy for vulnerable and underserved communities; to lead the United States commitment to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative; and to coordinate energy security and climate security and other relevant functions within the Department of State undertaken as of the date of the enactment of this paragraph by— the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs; the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs; and other offices within the Department of State. . Section 931 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17371 ) is amended— by striking subsections
(a)and (b); and by redesignating subsections
(c)and
(d)as subsections
(a)and (b), respectively.
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