Combating Global Poverty Through Energy Development Act

Senate Bill

S. 1783

119th Congress

Combating Global Poverty Through Energy Development Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Markwayne Mullin

Senator

Republican

OK

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Native Americans

Summary

This bill directs U.S. development agencies to prioritize energy infrastructure projects in developing countries as a means of combating global poverty. It recognizes that reliable energy access is essential for economic growth and poverty reduction worldwide.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorMarkwayne Mullin (R-OK)

Introduced5/15/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2953-2954)

ChamberSenate

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Combating Global Poverty Through Energy Development Act

This bill directs U.S. development agencies to prioritize energy infrastructure projects in developing countries as a means of combating global poverty. It recognizes that reliable energy access is essential for economic growth and poverty reduction worldwide.

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This bill directs U.S. development agencies to prioritize energy infrastructure projects in developing countries as a means of combating global poverty. It recognizes that reliable energy access is essential for economic growth and poverty reduction worldwide.

Bill Number: 1783
Sponsor: Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2953-2954)
Policy Area: Native Americans

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Fact Sheet

Title: Combating Global Poverty Through Energy Development Act
Bill Number: 1783
Sponsor: Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2953-2954)
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Summary: This bill directs U.S. development agencies to prioritize energy infrastructure projects in developing countries as a means of combating global poverty. It recognizes that reliable energy access is essential for economic growth and poverty reduction worldwide.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill directs U.S. development agencies to prioritize energy infrastructure projects in developing countries as a means of combating global poverty. It recognizes that reliable energy access is essential for economic growth and poverty reduction worldwide.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill confers jurisdiction to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma's land claim arising under the Treaty of Grouseland. The court must render judgement without regard to the statute of limitations or any delay-based defense. The United States is the only entity liable for such a claim. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim is filed within one year.</p> All other claims of the tribe to title arising under the Treaty of Grouseland are extinguished.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prioritizes energy development for poverty reduction
Directs U.S. development agencies to focus on energy
Targets developing countries with energy needs
Links reliable energy access to economic growth
Promotes U.S. role in global energy development

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Developing countries would receive increased U.S. support for energy infrastructure. Poor communities lacking electricity could gain access to power. U.S. energy companies may benefit from development project opportunities abroad.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Native Americans

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1783, 119th Congress (2025). "Combating Global Poverty Through Energy Development Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1783