HR 6919 United States House · 117th Congress

Prohibition on Imports of Russian Oil Act

Summary
Prohibition on Imports of Russian Oil Act This bill requires the President to prohibit the importation of petroleum products from Russia. Petroleum product means crude oil, residual fuel oil, or any refined petroleum product, including natural gas liquid product. Further, the bill authorizes the President to (1) modify or remove the prohibition for some or all petroleum products if the President notifies Congress that such modification or removal is appropriate given the situation in Ukraine, and (2) use appropriate authorities to impose civil or criminal penalties as necessary to enforce the prohibition.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 3, 2022 Last action Mar 3, 2022