Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 11/9/2021
Actions
- 2021-11-09Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
- 2021-04-30Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-04-30Introduced in House
- 2021-04-30Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-04-30 (00)
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2021
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.
Under this bill, an alien passing in transit through the United States to board a vessel to perform the above-described liquid cargo transfer operations may qualify as a nonimmigrant in transit. (A qualifying nonimmigrant in transit may obtain a transit visa.)
Cosponsors (13)
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Michael Cloud (R-TX)
- Steven Palazzo (R-MS)
- DON YOUNG (R-AK)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Clay Higgins (R-LA)
- Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
- Victoria Spartz (R-IN)
- Larry Bucshon (R-IN)
- Troy Carter (D-LA)
- Neal Dunn (R-FL)
Subjects
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Immigration status and procedures
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Transportation employees
- Visas and passports
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