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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6939
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 3, 2022
Mr. Van Drew introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To prohibit the importation of oil and natural gas from the Russian Federation.
1.
Prohibition on importation of oil and natural gas from the Russian Federation
(a)
In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the importation of oil and natural gas from the Russian Federation.
(b)
Regulations
The President shall promulgate such regulations that may be necessary and appropriate to carry out this section.
(c)
Effective date; termination
This section—
(1) shall take effect on the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(2) shall terminate on the date that is 2 years after such date of enactment.