HB6724: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To require a certain percentage of natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on United States-built and United States-flag vessels, and for other purposes.
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This bill requires that a certain percentage of natural gas and crude oil exports must be shipped on vessels built in the United States and flying the U.S. flag. The bill affects energy companies that export these products and U.S. shipbuilders. A U.S.-flag vessel is a ship registered to operate under U.S. law and ownership. The bill was introduced in Congress and is currently in the early stage of consideration.
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HB6724: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2023
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Sponsors
John Garamendi
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (13)
Robert Wittman
Brian Fitzpatrick
Donald Norcross
Julia Brownley
Jared Golden