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American Petroleum First Act

Introduced: March 31, 2022 Introduced by: Perry, Scott Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mar 31, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Petroleum First Act

This bill exempts certain vessels transporting crude oil or petroleum products from vessel documentation requirements as well as coastwise endorsement requirements.

Specifically, the bill authorizes a vessel certificate of documentation (i.e., registration) to be issued for a vessel transporting crude oil or petroleum products, unless the vessel is (1) owned by a Russian national or Russia, (2) a Russian-flagged vessel, or (3) a vessel with any Russian crew member.

The bill also authorizes a coastwise endorsement to be issued for a vessel that is transporting oil or petroleum products. Such an endorsement allows a vessel to engage in certain trade.

What's happening now April 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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