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HR6968: Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

117th Congress (2021–2023) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]

This page covers HR6968 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so HR6968 in another Congress is a different bill.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 4
Chamber House and Senate
Latest vote 2022-04-07: Bill Passed (100-0)
Latest action 2022-04-08: Became Public Law No: 117-109.
Policy area Foreign Trade and International Finance
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

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.

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Roll-call votes on HR6968 (117th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2022-04-07 Senate On Passage of the Bill H. R. 6968 Bill Passed (100-0) 80 0 0 Official tally
2022-04-07 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 286 5 5 Official tally
2022-03-09 House Yea-and-Nay Passed 286 10 0 Official tally
2022-03-09 House Yea-and-Nay Failed 146 149 1 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HR6968 in the 117th Congress?

HR6968 (Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35].

What is the latest action on HR6968?

On 2022-04-08: Became Public Law No: 117-109.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR6968?

4 recorded votes in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2022-04-07, was "On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6968": Bill Passed (100-0).