HR 6951 · 117th Congress · International Affairs

Ban Russian Energy Imports Act

Introduced 2022-03-07· Sponsored by Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2022-03-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Ban Russian Energy Imports Act This bill declares that a national emergency exists with respect to the aggression of Russia against Ukraine. During this emergency, the President must prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal in which Russia or a Russian national has any interest. The bill exempts products that are already loaded or in transit at the time of this bill's enactment.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans