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TX HCR15
Concurrent Resolution
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mark Dorazio
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AI Summary
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Urges the federal government to support construction of the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline, which would connect Israel's natural gas fields to southern Europe via Cyprus and Greece
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References the $6 billion pipeline project that Israel, Cyprus, and Greece agreed to complete by 2025 with backing from the Trump administration in 2020
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Notes that President Biden withdrew U.S. support for the project in January 2022, citing environmental concerns related to moving away from fossil fuels
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Emphasizes the pipeline would help Europe reduce dependence on Russian natural gas and benefit from Israel's abundant offshore natural gas reserves
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Directs the Texas Secretary of State to forward copies of the resolution to the President, congressional leadership, and Texas congressional delegation for entry into the Congressional Record
Legislative Description
Urging the federal government to support the construction of the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline.
Oil & Gas
Last Action
Referred to s/c on State-Federal Relations by Speaker
3/5/2025