Proposal:American Petroleum First Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 7343
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

American Petroleum First Act

This bill exempts certain vessels transporting crude oil or petroleum products from vessel documentation requirements as well as coastwise endorsement requirements.

Specifically, the bill authorizes a vessel certificate of documentation (i.e., registration) to be issued for a vessel transporting crude oil or petroleum products, unless the vessel is (1) owned by a Russian national or Russia, (2) a Russian-flagged vessel, or (3) a vessel with any Russian crew member.

The bill also authorizes a coastwise endorsement to be issued for a vessel that is transporting oil or petroleum products. Such an endorsement allows a vessel to engage in certain trade.

Bill Title

American Petroleum First Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2022-03-31: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
• 2022-03-31: Introduced in House
• 2022-03-31: Introduced in House
• 2022-04-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.