American Petroleum First Act
Sponsored By: Representative Perry
Introduced
Summary
Expands coastwise documentation and endorsement eligibility for vessels carrying crude oil and petroleum products. This bill would let more vessels obtain U.S. documentation and a coastwise endorsement to transport crude oil and petroleum products, but it bars vessels tied to Russia or China by ownership, flag, or crew nationality.
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- U.S. vessel owners and operators: Would be able to get a certificate of documentation and a coastwise endorsement to transport crude oil and petroleum products, broadening which vessels can carry those cargos.
- Foreign-owned or flagged vessels: Vessels owned in whole or part by Russian or Chinese nationals, owned by the Russian government, or flagged by Russia or China are excluded from this exception.
- Crews and hiring practices: Any vessel with a Russian or Chinese crewmember would not qualify for the documentation or coastwise endorsement under the bill.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More coastwise access for oil ships
If enacted, U.S. vessel owners who transport crude oil or petroleum products would be able to get a coastwise endorsement and a certificate of documentation. The change would not apply to vessels owned in whole or in part by Russian nationals or the Russian government, Russian-flagged vessels, or vessels with any Russian crewmember. It would also exclude vessels owned in whole or in part by Chinese nationals or the People's Republic of China, Chinese-flagged vessels, or vessels with any Chinese crewmember. This would take effect upon enactment. It would not change taxes or provide direct payments.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Perry
PA • R
Cosponsors
Roy
TX • R
Sponsored 3/19/2026
Davidson
OH • R
Sponsored 3/19/2026
Harris (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 3/26/2026
McClintock
CA • R
Sponsored 3/26/2026
Roll Call Votes
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