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H.R. 6968Became Law

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Apr 8, 2022)

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).

The President may terminate this prohibition, subject to congressional disapproval, if the President certifies that Russia (1) has reached an agreement to withdraw Russian forces and cease military hostilities in Ukraine, (2) poses no immediate military threat of aggression to any North Atlantic Treaty Organization member, and (3) recognizes the right of the Ukrainian people to independently and freely choose their own government.

What just happenedApr 8, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-109.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35](D-TX)Sponsor
33 cosponsors33 D
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  1. Apr 8, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-109.

  2. Apr 8, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-109.

  3. Apr 8, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 8, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 7, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 7, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 9 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR H4418)

  9. Apr 7, 2022NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 9 (Roll no. 125).(text: CR H4418)

  10. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40142

    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.

  11. Apr 7, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6968.

  12. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Neal moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4418-4419, H4420-4421)

  13. Apr 7, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Apr 7, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 132. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/06/2022 CR S2049-2050)

  15. Apr 7, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 132.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/06/2022 CR S2049-2050)

  16. Apr 7, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2060)

  17. Mar 28, 2022Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 312.

  18. Mar 24, 2022Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  19. Mar 23, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  20. Mar 9, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  21. Mar 9, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 17 (Roll no. 70). (text: CR H1394-1396)

  22. Mar 9, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 17 (Roll no. 70).

  23. Mar 9, 2022FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 223 (Roll no. 69).

    Ways and Means Committee
  24. Mar 9, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1418-1419)

  25. Mar 9, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.R. 6968 the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced the nays had prevailed. Mr. Brady demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  26. Mar 9, 2022FloorH36200

    Mr. Brady moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1402-1405)

    Ways and Means Committee
  27. Mar 9, 2022FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  28. Mar 9, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6968.

  29. Mar 9, 2022FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 75, H.R. 6968 and H.R. 7007. The rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471. The rule provides for one of hour of general debate each on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471, H.J. Res. 75, H.R. 6968, and H.R. 7007. The rule provides for division of the question in relation to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471.

  30. Mar 9, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 973. (consideration: CR H1394-1405)

  31. Mar 9, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 973 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 75, H.R. 6968 and H.R. 7007. The rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471. The rule provides for one of hour of general debate each on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471, H.J. Res. 75, H.R. 6968, and H.R. 7007. The rule provides for division of the question in relation to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471.

  32. Mar 9, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 972 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 6968. The rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471. The rule provides for one hour of general debate each on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471, H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 6968. The rule provides for division of the question in relation to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471.

  33. Mar 9, 2022IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1387)

  34. Mar 8, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Rules, 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.

    Rules Committee
  35. Mar 8, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Rules, 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.

    Judiciary Committee
  36. Mar 8, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Rules, 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.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  37. Mar 8, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Rules, 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.

    Ways and Means Committee
  38. Mar 8, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  39. Mar 8, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawApr 8, 202249

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).

The President may terminate this prohibition, subject to congressional disapproval, if the President certifies that Russia (1) has reached an agreement to withdraw Russian forces and cease military hostilities in Ukraine, (2) poses no immediate military threat of aggression to any North Atlantic Treaty Organization member, and (3) recognizes the right of the Ukrainian people to independently and freely choose their own government.

Passed SenateApr 7, 202255

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).

The President may terminate this prohibition, subject to congressional disapproval, if the President certifies that Russia (1) has reached an agreement to withdraw Russian forces and cease military hostilities in Ukraine, (2) poses no immediate military threat of aggression to any North Atlantic Treaty Organization member, and (3) recognizes the right of the Ukrainian people to independently and freely choose their own government.

House agreed to Senate amendmentApr 7, 202259

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).

The President may terminate this prohibition, subject to congressional disapproval, if the President certifies that Russia (1) has reached an agreement to withdraw Russian forces and cease military hostilities in Ukraine, (2) poses no immediate military threat of aggression to any North Atlantic Treaty Organization member, and (3) recognizes the right of the Ukrainian people to independently and freely choose their own government.

Passed HouseMar 9, 202253

Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights, and it revises the President's authority to impose these sanctions.

The bill generally 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), with an exception for prior contracts or agreements.

The President may waive this prohibition for national interest reasons, subject to congressional approval.

The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions, including to consider steps to suspend Russia's participation in the World Trade Organization.

Additionally, the bill statutorily authorizes broader coverage of current visa- and property-blocking sanctions for human rights violations to cover persons involved in serious human rights abuses. (Current law imposes these sanctions on persons responsible for gross violations of human rights, a higher standard.)

The bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on any foreign person who (1) is responsible for serious human rights abuse, (2) is a current or former government official who is responsible for or complicit in corruption, (3) is or has been a leader or official of an entity that has engaged in any of these activities, (4) has provided support for any of these activities, or (5) is owned or controlled by a person subject to these sanctions.

Introduced in HouseMar 8, 2022

Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights, and it revises the President's authority to impose these sanctions.

The bill generally 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), with an exception for prior contracts or agreements.

The President may waive this prohibition for national interest reasons, subject to congressional approval.

The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions, including to consider steps to suspend Russia's participation in the World Trade Organization.

Additionally, the bill statutorily authorizes broader coverage of current visa- and property-blocking sanctions for human rights violations to cover persons involved in serious human rights abuses. (Current law imposes these sanctions on persons responsible for gross violations of human rights, a higher standard.)

The bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on any foreign person who (1) is responsible for serious human rights abuse, (2) is a current or former government official who is responsible for or complicit in corruption, (3) is or has been a leader or official of an entity that has engaged in any of these activities, (4) has provided support for any of these activities, or (5) is owned or controlled by a person subject to these sanctions.

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act — Informed