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H.R. 6968 (117th)

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

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Introduced

8 March 2022

Last action

8 April 2022 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 117-109.

Sponsors

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

23 March 2026

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 8 March 2022

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 March 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 March 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 March 2022

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 9 March 2022

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 9 March 2022

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 9 March 2022

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 March 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 March 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 March 2022

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 March 2022

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 March 2022

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 March 2022

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1387)

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 23 March 2022

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 24 March 2022

    Calendars

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

    Source: Calendars

  16. 28 March 2022

    Calendars

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

    Source: Calendars

  17. 7 April 2022

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  18. 7 April 2022

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  19. 7 April 2022

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  20. 7 April 2022

    Vote

    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)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  21. 7 April 2022

    Vote

    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)

    Source: NotUsed

  22. 7 April 2022

    Vote

    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.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  23. 7 April 2022

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  24. 7 April 2022

    ResolvingDifferences

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  25. 7 April 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  26. 7 April 2022

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  27. 8 April 2022

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 117-109.

    Source: President

  28. 8 April 2022

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  29. 8 April 2022

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

7 April 2022 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed · Official source

Yes 413 · No 9 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

7 April 2022 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6968 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 100 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

10 March 2022 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 414 · No 17 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

10 March 2022 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source

Yes 208 · No 223 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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