H.R. 6968 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
H.R. 6968 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 8, 2022, sponsored by Lloyd Doggett with 33 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 8, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 117-109
What it does
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).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lloyd Doggett (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 8, 2022
- Passed the HouseMar 9, 2022
- Passed the SenateApr 7, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentApr 7, 2022
- Became lawApr 8, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-109. (Apr 8, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Apr 7, 2022 · Passed413–9 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Apr 7, 2022 · Bill Passed100–0 - On Passage
House · Mar 9, 2022 · Passed414–17 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Mar 9, 2022 · Failed208–223
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Suspending Energy Imports from Russia ActHouse · Mar 9, 2022
- Suspending Energy Imports from Russia ActHouse · Mar 9, 2022
- Suspending Energy Imports from Russia ActHouse · Apr 7, 2022
- A bill to prohibit the importation of energy products of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.Senate · Apr 7, 2022
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Other Foreign Trade and International Finance bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 7108: Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
- H.R. 8351: Formula Act
- H.R. 8982: Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act
- S. 1489: USTR Inspector General Act of 2021
- H.R. 3498: DATA Act
- H.R. 3811: TRIPP Act
- H.R. 4476: DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021
- H.R. 6940: Israel Anti-Boycott Act
- H.R. 7437: No Timber From Tyrants Act
Committees
- Rules Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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