H.R. 6916 · 117th Congress
Ending Dependence on Russian Energy Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Buddy Carter
- Introduced
- 2022-03-03
- Latest action
- 2022-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Summary
Ending Dependence on Russian Energy Act
This bill addresses the production of oil and gas, the importation of oil or natural gas from Russia, and the exportation of oil or natural gas to other countries.
Specifically, the bill approves the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline in Phillips County, Montana for the import of oil from Canada to the United States.
In addition, the bill requires the President to (1) prohibit the importation of oil or natural gas originating from Russia, and (2) seek to reduce restrictions on the exportation of oil or natural gas originating from the United States.