S.Res. 456

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the discussion by the North Atlantic Council of secure, sustainable, and reliable sources of energy.

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109th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 456

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 1, 2006

Mr. Lugarsubmitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

May 23, 2006

Reported by Mr. Lugar, without amendment

June 8, 2006

Considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the Senate on the discussion by the North Atlantic Council of secure, sustainable, and reliable sources of energy.

That it is the sense of the Senate that—

(1)

the President should place on the agenda for discussion at the North Atlantic Council, as soon as practicable, the merits of establishing a policy and strategy for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to promote the security of members of the Organization through the development of secure, sustainable, and reliable sources of energy; and

(2)

the President should submit to Congress a report that sets forth—

(A)

the actions the United States has taken to place the matter referred to in paragraph (1) on the agenda for discussion at the North Atlantic Council;

(B)

the position of the United States on the matter, as communicated to the North Atlantic Council by the representatives of the United States to the Council;

(C)

a summary of the debate on the matter at the North Atlantic Council, including any decision that has been reached with respect to the matter by the Council; and

(D)

a strategy for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to develop secure, sustainable, and reliable sources of energy, including contingency plans if current energy resources are put at risk.