United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 25 D · 9 R cosponsors

HR 3829 — Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2019

Last action — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7227-7229)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2019 This bill directs (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to require specified percentages of liquefied natural gas exports to be transported on vessels built or retrofitted in the United States and documented under its laws, and (2) the President to require specified percentages of crude oil exports to be transported on vessels built or retrofitted in the United States and documented under its laws. FERC and the President may waive these requirements under specified circumstances. The Energy Information Administration must collect and publish information on exports of natural gas and crude oil by vessels, including forecasts and data on those exports.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds requirements for transporting natural gas and crude oil exports on U.S.-built and U.S.-flag vessels, establishing conditions for approval by the Commission and the President.

  • 15 U.S.C. 717b

    (g) Transportation of Exports of Natural Gas on Vessels Documented Under Laws of the United States.--

    This introduces a new section to require natural gas exports to be transported on U.S.-flag vessels.

  • 15 U.S.C. 717b

    the Commission shall include in an order issued under subsection (a) that authorizes a person to export natural gas a condition that the person transport the natural gas on vessels that meet the requirements described in paragraph (2)...

    Initial approval for natural gas exports will now include conditions on the transportation method.

  • 15 U.S.C. 717b

    Except as provided in paragraph (5), the Commission shall include in any order... that authorizes a person to export natural gas a condition that the person provide opportunities for United States licensed and unlicensed mariners to receive experience and training...

    A requirement is imposed for opportunities for U.S. mariners to gain experience related to the transportation of natural gas.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6212a

    subsections (c) and (d) → subsections (c), (d), and (e)

    The bill adds a new subsection for crude oil export conditions, expanding existing provisions.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6212a

    (e) Transportation of Exports of Crude Oil on Vessels Documented Under Laws of the United States.--

    This introduces a new condition for crude oil exports similar to that under natural gas, mandating U.S.-flag vessels.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6212a

    as a condition to export crude oil, the President shall require the person exporting the crude oil to transport the exports on vessels that meet the requirements described in paragraph (2)...

    The bill requires that crude oil exports also be contingent upon transportation in specific vessels.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

  6. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7227-7229)

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3829 do?
Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2019 This bill directs (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to require specified percentages of liquefied natural gas exports to be transported on vessels built or retrofitted in the United States and documented under its laws, and (2) the President to require specified percentages of crude oil exports to be transported on vessels built or retrofitted in the United States and documented under its laws. FERC and the President may waive these requirements under specified circumstances. The Energy Information Administration must collect and publish information on exports of natural gas and crude oil by vessels, including forecasts and data on those exports.
Who sponsors HR 3829?
HR 3829 is sponsored by Maloney, Sean Patrick (Democratic), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Pocan, Mark (Democratic), Hunter, Duncan D. (Republican), Napolitano, Grace F. (Democratic), King, Peter T. (Republican), Barragán, Nanette Diaz (Democratic), Brownley, Julia (Democratic), Larsen, Rick (Democratic), Lowenthal, Alan S. (Democratic), Golden, Jared F. (Democratic), Watson Coleman, Bonnie (Democratic), Courtney, Joe (Democratic), Norcross, Donald (Democratic), Luria, Elaine G. (Democratic), Ryan, Tim (Democratic), Sherman, Brad (Democratic), Hill, Katie (Democratic), DeFazio, Peter A. (Democratic), Sires, Albio (Democratic), Porter, Katie (Democratic), Pappas, Chris (Democratic), Bacon, Don (Republican), Higgins, Brian (Democratic), Roybal-Allard, Lucille (Democratic), Cisneros, Gilbert Ray (Democratic), Rose, Max (Democratic), Smith, Christopher H. (Republican), Rutherford, John H. (Republican), Steube, W. Gregory (Republican), Tonko, Paul (Democratic), and Garamendi, John (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3829?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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