HR 2923
117th Congress
House
Immigration
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Immigration status and procedures
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation employees
Visas and passports
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Apr 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2021
This bill authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the United States for up to 180 days if, during this period, the crewman will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations involving a vessel engaged in foreign trade. Currently, an alien crewman may obtain a permit to land for up to 29 days.
Under this bill, an alien passing in transit through the United States to board a vessel to perform the above-described liquid cargo transfer operations may qualify as a nonimmigrant in transit. (A qualifying nonimmigrant in transit may obtain a transit visa.)
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Committees of jurisdiction
2