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Prohibiting Russian Oil Imports: Impact on Fuel Prices and Economy.

This act bans the import of all petroleum products from Russia into the United States. However, the President can temporarily lift this prohibition if deemed appropriate due to the situation in Ukraine. The goal is to weaken the Russian economy, which might affect fuel prices in the US.
Key points
Total ban on importing oil and petroleum products from Russia to the US.
President can temporarily lift the ban, notifying Congress of the reasons.
Introduction of civil and criminal penalties for violating the prohibition.
Potential impact on fuel prices and transportation costs in the US.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6919
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Process start date: 2022-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prohibition on Imports of Russian Oil Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6919.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Total ban on importing oil and petroleum products from Russia to the US.
  • President can temporarily lift the ban, notifying Congress of the reasons.
  • Introduction of civil and criminal penalties for violating the prohibition.
  • Potential impact on fuel prices and transportation costs in the US.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Economy Security