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Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-5168| Senate 
| Updated: 1/5/2023
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022 This bill authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the United States for up to 180 days if, during this period, the crewman will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations involving a vessel engaged in foreign trade. Currently, an alien crewman may obtain a permit to land for up to 29 days.

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Timeline
Nov 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2923
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Dec 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6942)
Dec 15, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7267; text: CR S7267)
Dec 15, 2022
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 20, 2022
Received in the House.
Dec 20, 2022
Held at the desk.
Dec 21, 2022
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 21, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9925-9927)
Dec 21, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 5168.
Dec 21, 2022
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.
Dec 22, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9975-9976)
Dec 22, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 19 (Roll no. 533). (text: CR H9925)
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Dec 22, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 28, 2022
Presented to President.
Jan 5, 2023
Signed by President.
Jan 5, 2023
Became Public Law No: 117-360.
  • November 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2923
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • December 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6942)


  • December 15, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7267; text: CR S7267)


  • December 15, 2022
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 16, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 20, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • December 20, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • December 21, 2022
    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 21, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9925-9927)


  • December 21, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 5168.


  • December 21, 2022
    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.


  • December 22, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9975-9976)


  • December 22, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 19 (Roll no. 533). (text: CR H9925)
    View Vote


  • December 22, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 28, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • January 5, 2023
    Signed by President.


  • January 5, 2023
    Became Public Law No: 117-360.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2923: Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2021
Energy storage, supplies, demandImmigration status and proceduresMarine and inland water transportationTransportation employeesVisas and passports

Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-5168| Senate 
| Updated: 1/5/2023
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022 This bill authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the United States for up to 180 days if, during this period, the crewman will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations involving a vessel engaged in foreign trade. Currently, an alien crewman may obtain a permit to land for up to 29 days.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Nov 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2923
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Dec 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6942)
Dec 15, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7267; text: CR S7267)
Dec 15, 2022
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 20, 2022
Received in the House.
Dec 20, 2022
Held at the desk.
Dec 21, 2022
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 21, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9925-9927)
Dec 21, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 5168.
Dec 21, 2022
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.
Dec 22, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9975-9976)
Dec 22, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 19 (Roll no. 533). (text: CR H9925)
View Vote
Dec 22, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 28, 2022
Presented to President.
Jan 5, 2023
Signed by President.
Jan 5, 2023
Became Public Law No: 117-360.
  • November 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2923
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • December 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6942)


  • December 15, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7267; text: CR S7267)


  • December 15, 2022
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 16, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 20, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • December 20, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • December 21, 2022
    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 21, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9925-9927)


  • December 21, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 5168.


  • December 21, 2022
    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.


  • December 22, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9975-9976)


  • December 22, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 19 (Roll no. 533). (text: CR H9925)
    View Vote


  • December 22, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 28, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • January 5, 2023
    Signed by President.


  • January 5, 2023
    Became Public Law No: 117-360.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2923: Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Energy storage, supplies, demandImmigration status and proceduresMarine and inland water transportationTransportation employeesVisas and passports