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The bill gives U.S. decisionmakers actionable intelligence to help Moldova reduce energy vulnerability and build renewable capacity—strengthening regional security and consumer protections—while imposing modest federal administrative burdens and creating the possibility of additional U.S. fiscal and resource commitments.
U.S. policymakers, State and Energy Department staff, and Moldovan partners will receive a timely, detailed assessment of Moldova's energy vulnerabilities and infrastructure to better target assistance and strengthen regional resilience amid the war in Ukraine.
Moldovan rural communities and utilities will get an assessment of geothermal, solar, and wind potential that could identify projects to lower energy costs and increase Moldova's energy independence.
Moldovan consumers and local governments will benefit from reporting on pricing and billing transparency that can support reforms to protect consumers from opaque or unfair energy charges.
U.S. taxpayers could incur fiscal costs if the report leads to recommended U.S. financial or technical assistance for Moldova's energy projects.
U.S. national security and foreign assistance resources could be drawn toward Moldova, potentially reducing capacity for other regional commitments.
State and Energy Department staff will face administrative costs and staff time to prepare the required interagency report.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Requires a State/Energy Department report to Congress on Moldova’s energy sector, infrastructure risks, and renewable potential within 180 days.
Official title: To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on energy in Moldova.
Introduced June 10, 2026 by Deborah K. Ross · Last progress June 10, 2026
Requires the Secretary of State, working with the Secretary of Energy, to deliver to Congress a detailed report on Moldova’s energy sector within 180 days of enactment. The report must cover production, imports, consumption, pricing and billing transparency, infrastructure vulnerabilities, current international cooperation (including defense/security training and human rights issues), and the potential, costs, and barriers for renewable energy deployment in Moldova. Also includes a non‑binding statement that the U.S.–Moldova bilateral relationship is strategic and has deepened amid Russia’s war against Ukraine, highlighting defense, security cooperation, and resilience against hybrid threats.