HR 6968
117th Congress
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Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
Everywhere this bill has been
30 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 8, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-109.
Apr 8, 2022
Signed by President.
Apr 7, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 7, 2022
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 9 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR H4418)
Apr 7, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 7, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6968.
Apr 7, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 7, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 132. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/06/2022 CR S2049-2050)
Apr 7, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 132.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/06/2022 CR S2049-2050)
Apr 7, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2060)
Apr 7, 2022
Mr. Neal moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4418-4419, H4420-4421)
Apr 7, 2022
Presented to President.
Mar 28, 2022
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 312.
Mar 24, 2022
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 23, 2022
Received in the Senate.
Mar 9, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 75, H.R. 6968 and H.R. 7007. The rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471. The rule provides for one of hour of general debate each on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471, H.J. Res. 75, H.R. 6968, and H.R. 7007. The rule provides for division of the question in relation to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471.
Mar 9, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 9, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 17 (Roll no. 70). (text: CR H1394-1396)
Mar 9, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 972 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 6968. The rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471. The rule provides for one hour of general debate each on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471, H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 6968. The rule provides for division of the question in relation to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471.
Mar 9, 2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1387)
Mar 9, 2022
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 223 (Roll no. 69).
Mar 9, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1418-1419)
Mar 9, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.R. 6968 the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced the nays had prevailed. Mr. Brady demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 9, 2022
Mr. Brady moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1402-1405)
Mar 9, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 9, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6968.
Mar 9, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 973. (consideration: CR H1394-1405)
Mar 9, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 973 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 75, H.R. 6968 and H.R. 7007. The rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471. The rule provides for one of hour of general debate each on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471, H.J. Res. 75, H.R. 6968, and H.R. 7007. The rule provides for division of the question in relation to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471.
Mar 8, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Votes taken on this bill
4
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2022 | House · vote #125 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment | Passed | 413–9 | See who voted → |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Senate · vote #132 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6968 | Passed | 100–0 | See who voted → |
| Mar 9, 2022 | House · vote #70 | On Passage | Passed | 414–17 | See who voted → |
| Mar 9, 2022 | House · vote #69 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 208–223 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
3
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to 2 pending / other
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 5,021 | Crapo, Mike | Agreed to |
| SAMDT 5,023 | Marshall, Roger | Pending |
| SAMDT 5,016 | Lankford, James | Pending |
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Plain-English summary
Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).
The President may terminate this prohibition, subject to congressional disapproval, if the President certifies that Russia (1) has reached an agreement to withdraw Russian forces and cease military hostilities in Ukraine, (2) poses no immediate military threat of aggression to any North Atlantic Treaty Organization member, and (3) recognizes the right of the Ukrainian people to independently and freely choose their own government.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-109.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
6 versions
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- Public Law Formatted Text PDF United States Legislative Markup
Committees of jurisdiction
4
Cosponsors
32
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Beyer, Donald S.
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
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Casten, Sean
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Chu, Judy
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Cohen, Steve
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Correa, J. Luis
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Courtney, Joe
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Crow, Jason
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Davis, Danny K.
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
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DelBene, Suzan K.
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Garcia, Sylvia R.
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Gomez, Jimmy
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Hayes, Jahana
Higgins, Brian
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Kaptur, Marcy
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Keating, William R.
KIND, RON
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Larson, John B.
Levin, Andy
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Matsui, Doris O.
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Morelle, Joseph D.
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Pallone, Frank
Pascrell, Bill
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Ross, Deborah K.
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Sánchez, Linda T.
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
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Schneider, Bradley Scott
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Sewell, Terri A.
Speier, Jackie
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Thompson, Mike
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Veasey, Marc A.
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