VoterlyS. 5168: Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
117th Congress · Sponsored from California · Became law
What this bill does
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022 This bill authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the United States for up to 180 days if, during this period, the crewman will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations involving a vessel engaged in foreign trade. Currently, an alien crewman may obtain a permit to land for up to 29 days.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2022-12-01
- Policy area Immigration
- Cosponsors 1
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 117-360.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] introduced S. 5168. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with S. 5168? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does S. 5168 do?
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022 This bill authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the United States for up to 180 days if, during this period, the crewman will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations involving a vessel engag…
Who sponsored S. 5168?
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D) of California is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for S. 5168?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is S. 5168 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates S. 5168 became law.