In CommitteeFiled Mar 19, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mar 20, 2026
Summary
The bill lets ships carrying crude oil and petroleum products obtain documentation without meeting the usual coastwise endorsement rules, unless the vessel is owned, flagged, or crewed by Russian or Chinese nationals or entities. It aims to reduce regulatory hurdles for domestic oil shipments while blocking the same benefit for vessels linked to Russia or China.
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