S. 5168 · 117th Congress
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
- Stage
- Signed by the president
- Sponsor
- Alex Padilla
- Introduced
- 2022-12-01
- Latest action
- 2023-01-05 · Became Public Law No: 117-360.
Summary
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.