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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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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mar 31, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 31, 2022
Introduced in House
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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.

 Related & companion bills 1
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7343: American Petroleum First Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7343/
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"H.R. 7343: American Petroleum First Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7343/.
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H.R. 7343, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7343/.
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