S. 5168 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
S. 5168 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Dec 1, 2022, sponsored by Alex Padilla with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote 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
- Dec 1, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 117-360
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alex Padilla (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 1, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
- Became lawJan 5, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-360. (Jan 5, 2023)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 21, 2022 · Passed394–19
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Energy Security and Lightering Independence ActHouse · Dec 21, 2022
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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