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Introduced
07/18/2019
07/18/2019
In Committee
07/18/2019
07/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require a certain percentage of natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on United States-built and United States-flag vessels, and for other purposes. This bill directs (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to require specified percentages of liquefied natural gas exports to be transported on vessels built or retrofitted in the United States and documented under its laws, and (2) the President to require specified percentages of crude oil exports to be transported on vessels built or retrofitted in the United States and documented under its laws. FERC and the President may waive these requirements under specified circumstances. The Energy Information Administration must collect and publish information on exports of natural gas and crude oil by vessels, including forecasts and data on those exports.
AI Summary
This bill, the Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2019, requires a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and crude oil exports to be transported on vessels that are built or retrofitted in the United States and documented under U.S. laws. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) must include this requirement as a condition for approving LNG export applications, and the President must require it for crude oil exports. The bill also directs the Energy Information Administration to collect and publish information on exports of natural gas and crude oil by vessel, including forecasts and data. The purpose is to preserve the U.S. tanker fleet and skilled mariner workforce, which are essential to national security.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 07/18/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2167/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2167/BILLS-116s2167is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2167/BILLS-116s2167is.pdf.pdf |
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