POWER Moldova Act of 2026

Deborah K. Ross

Democrat · NC · Representative

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• Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)Original· 2026-06-10

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-06-10

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The legislation would require the State Department to prepare and submit a detailed report to Congress about Moldova's energy situation, including information about the country's energy sources, infrastructure, and any challenges it faces. This report would help lawmakers better understand Moldova's energy needs and vulnerabilities, particularly as they relate to U.S. foreign policy interests in Eastern Europe. The report would affect policymakers and diplomats working on international relations with Moldova rather than American workers or businesses directly.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9252 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9252 To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on energy in Moldova. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2026 Ms. Ross (for herself and Mr. Lawler) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on energy in Moldova. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Oversight With Energy Resilience for Moldova Act'' or the ``POWER Moldova Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ENERGY IN MOLDOVA. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States and Moldova have maintained a strategic bilateral relationship for over 30 years; and (2) this relationship has deepened in recent years amid Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, with both sides prioritizing Moldova's defense and security cooperation, and resilience against hybrid threats. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, shall submit to Congress a report on-- (1) energy production, imports, and consumption in the Republic of Moldova; (2) the transparency of energy pricing and billing practices in Moldova; (3) vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure in Moldova; (4) ongoing international cooperation efforts with Moldova regarding-- (A) training of future leaders; (B) fostering a better understanding of the United States; (C) establishing a rapport between the United States Armed Forces and Moldova's military to build partnerships for the future; (D) enhancement of interoperability and capabilities for joint operations; and (E) focusing on professional military education, civilian control of the military, and protection of human rights; (5) the potential for renewable energy development in Moldova, including the development of geothermal energy, solar energy, and wind resources; and (6) an assessment of the feasibility, investment needs, and barriers to deployment with respect to such renewable energy development. <all>

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