# 117-hr-7343: American Petroleum First Act

117-hr-7343, American Petroleum First Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-7343
- Congress: 117
- Title: American Petroleum First Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Introduced: 2022-03-31
- Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

American Petroleum First Act This bill exempts certain vessels transporting crude oil or petroleum products from vessel documentation requirements as well as coastwise endorsement requirements. Specifically, the bill authorizes a vessel certificate of documentation (i.e., registration) to be issued for a vessel transporting crude oil or petroleum products, unless the vessel is (1) owned by a Russian national or Russia, (2) a Russian-flagged vessel, or (3) a vessel with any Russian crew member. The bill also authorizes a coastwise endorsement to be issued for a vessel that is transporting oil or petroleum products. Such an endorsement allows a vessel to engage in certain trade.

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## Sources
- [117-hr-7343 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7343)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-7343 (as of 2025-11-18).