S 5168
117th Congress
Senate
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 2022
Everywhere this bill has been
18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 5, 2023
Became Public Law No: 117-360.
Jan 5, 2023
Signed by President.
Dec 28, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 21, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 21, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 19 (Roll no. 533). (text: CR H9925)
Dec 21, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9975-9976)
Dec 21, 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.
Dec 21, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 5168.
Dec 21, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9925-9927)
Dec 21, 2022
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 20, 2022
Held at the desk.
Dec 20, 2022
Received in the House.
Dec 16, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 15, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7267; text: CR S7267)
Dec 15, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2022
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6942)
Dec 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2022 | House · vote #533 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 394–19 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
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.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-360.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 5168: Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-5168/
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