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.
VOTE BREAKDOWN
Final passage · 296 politicians tracked
279
YEA
11
NAY
0
PRESENT
6
NOT VOTING
BY PARTY
MONEY ON THIS BILL
Top donor industries among YEA voters vs NAY voters · lobbying activity in affected industries
⬆ YEA voters — top donor industries
⬇ NAY voters — top donor industries
◎ Lobbying activity by issue area
INDIVIDUAL VOTES
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SPONSORS

Alex Padilla
D-CA · Primary
1 COSPONSOR
REPUBLICANSPONSOR FUNDING
Top industries funding Padilla
“Pts” = sum of per-member industry donation scores (% of total donations from that industry, summed across the group). Higher means that industry funds a larger share of contributions for that voting bloc.
TRAIL AI
The Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022 addresses energy security and lightering independence measures. The bill passed with broad bipartisan support, receiving 279 votes in favor and 11 votes opposed, with all 146 Democratic votes in support and 133 Republican votes in support alongside 11 Republican votes against. The legislation was signed into law.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.