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HR8021119th Congress

American Petroleum First Act

Sponsored By: Representative Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

In Committee

Summary

This bill would create an exemption allowing certificates of documentation for vessels that transport crude oil and petroleum products, while carving out nationality-based exclusions for Russian and Chinese ownership, flags, or crew. It also adjusts the coastwise endorsement rules so those oil-carrying voyages fall within the endorsement framework.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Vessel owners gain oil shipping rights

If enacted, the bill would let vessel owners and U.S. maritime operators get a Title 46 certificate to carry crude oil and petroleum products. It would also add transporting crude oil and petroleum products to covered coastwise activities requiring endorsement. The change would not apply to vessels owned by or flagged by Russia or China, or to vessels with any crewmember who is a Russian or Chinese national. The amendment would take effect upon enactment and contains no sunset date.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/19/2026

  • Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 3/19/2026

  • Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 3/26/2026

  • Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 3/26/2026

Roll Call Votes

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