H.R. 6968 · 117th Congress

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

Introduced on Mar 8, 2022 by Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-35). 33 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Became Public Law 117-109.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-109
Introduced
Mar 8, 2022
Cosponsors
33
0 from the other party
Policy area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To prohibit the importation of energy products of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Coal
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional oversight
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Europe
  • Free trade and trade barriers
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Human rights
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Oil and gas
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Russia
  • Sanctions
  • Trade restrictions
  • Ukraine

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Apr 8, 2022). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Lloyd DoggettD-TX-35Sponsor

Democrats · 33

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Mar 9, 2022· House· Procedural· Failed 208–223
  2. On Passage
    Mar 9, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 414–17
  3. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
    Apr 7, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 413–9
  4. On Passage of the Bill
    Apr 7, 2022· Senate· Passage· Bill Passed 100–0

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Mar 8, 2022Introduced in House
  2. Mar 8, 2022Introduced in House
  3. Mar 8, 2022 · HouseReferred 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.
  4. Mar 8, 2022 · HouseReferred 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.
  5. Mar 8, 2022 · HouseReferred 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.
  6. Mar 8, 2022 · HouseReferred 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.
  7. Mar 9, 2022Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1387)
  8. Mar 9, 2022 · HouseRules 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.
  9. Mar 9, 2022 · HouseRules 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.
  10. Mar 9, 2022 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 973. (consideration: CR H1394-1405)
  11. Mar 9, 2022 · HouseRule 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.
  12. Mar 9, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6968.
  13. Mar 9, 2022 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  14. Mar 9, 2022 · HouseMr. Brady moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1402-1405)
  15. Mar 9, 2022 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  16. Mar 9, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1418-1419)
  17. Mar 9, 2022 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 223 (Roll no. 69).House · Roll call 69
  18. Mar 9, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 17 (Roll no. 70).House · Roll call 70
  19. Mar 9, 2022 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 17 (Roll no. 70). (text: CR H1394-1396)House · Roll call 70
  20. Mar 9, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  21. Mar 23, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate.
  22. Mar 24, 2022 · SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  23. Mar 28, 2022 · SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 312.
  24. Apr 7, 2022 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2060)
  25. Apr 7, 2022Passed/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)Senate · Roll call 132
  26. Apr 7, 2022 · SenatePassed 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)Senate · Roll call 132
  27. Apr 7, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  28. Apr 7, 2022 · HouseMr. Neal moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4418-4419, H4420-4421)
  29. Apr 7, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  30. Apr 7, 2022 · HouseAt 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.
  31. Apr 7, 2022Resolving 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)House · Roll call 125
  32. Apr 7, 2022 · HouseOn 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)House · Roll call 125
  33. Apr 7, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  34. Apr 7, 2022Presented to President.
  35. Apr 7, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  36. Apr 8, 2022Signed by President.
  37. Apr 8, 2022Signed by President.
  38. Apr 8, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-109.
  39. Apr 8, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-109.

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Who lobbied on it

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  1. AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE1 report
    $1.7M reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2024.

Sources and method

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 7, 2026 · loaded Oct 7, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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