Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Ban Russian Energy Imports Act”.
Ban Russian Energy Imports Act
A BILL
To prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from the Russian Federation.
Sec. 2 Prohibition on importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from the Russian Federation
Emergency declaration— Notwithstanding section 201 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621), Congress declares that—
the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States; and
a national emergency exists with respect to that threat.
Import prohibition— During the period during which the national emergency declared by subsection (a) is in effect, the President shall prohibit the importation by any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal in which the Russian Federation or a national of the Russian Federation has any interest.
Application of other provisions— The provisions of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), including the consultation and reporting requirements, regulatory authorities, and enforcement and savings provisions, shall apply to the national emergency declared under subsection (a) to the same extent as to a national emergency declared by the President and referred to in section 202 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 1701).
Transition of oil in transit— The prohibition under subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal that are loaded for transit or in transit to the United States on the date of the enactment of this Act.