TexasResolution would urge federal support for Israel-to-Europe gas pipeline
The proposed resolution would have the Texas House ask the federal government to support a gas pipeline connecting Israel to southern Europe through Cyprus and Greece.
What it does
The proposed resolution would ask federal leaders to support an Israel-to-Europe gas pipeline through Cyprus and Greece. It would not require construction or set aside money.
Argument forFederal support could help advance another gas supply route for Europe, giving countries more options besides Russian natural gas.
Argument againstSupporting pipeline construction could prolong reliance on fossil fuels, despite the environmental concerns described in the resolution.
More detail
The proposed resolution would ask the federal government to support construction. The Texas House’s chief clerk would send copies to the president, congressional leaders, and Texas members of Congress. The Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline would connect Israel’s natural gas fields to southern Europe through Cyprus and Greece. The resolution would request federal support without requiring construction or setting aside money. The copies would include a request to enter the resolution in the Congressional Record, Congress’s official record of proceedings.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Sep 2FiledIntroduced
Environment & EnergyForeign Policy