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117th Congress · Senate

Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022

Subjects: Energy storage, supplies, demand · Immigration status and procedures · Marine and inland water transportation · Transportation employees · Visas and passports · Immigration

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the U.S. for up to 180 days.
  • House passed it on Dec 22, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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