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117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6886 
To prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the 
Russian Federation, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 1, 2022 
Mr. LATTA (for himself and Mr. WENSTRUP) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addi-
tion to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and 
Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum prod-
ucts from the Russian Federation, and for other pur-
poses. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Powering America 
through Domestic Energy Act’’ or the ‘‘PADE Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL AND 
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FROM THE RUSSIAN 
FEDERATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Effective beginning on the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the President shall prohibit 
the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from 
the Russian Federation. 
(b) REGULATIONS.—The President shall promulgate 
such regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to 
carry out this section. 
SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON DECLARATION OF A MORATO-
RIUM ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING. 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
President may not declare a moratorium on the use of hy-
draulic fracturing unless such moratorium is authorized 
by an Act of Congress. 
SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND 
FROM OIL AND GAS LEASING. 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
President may not withdraw any Federal land from oil and 
gas leasing under any of the mineral leasing laws unless 
such withdrawal has been authorized by an Act of Con-
gress. 
SEC. 5. SENSE OF CONGRESS. 
It is the sense of Congress that the United States 
should support, and not limit access to, all domestic 
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sources of energy development in an effort to achieve full 
energy security, including by— 
(1) encouraging technological innovations to ex-
ploit the vast supply of natural gas; 
(2) increasing domestic oil production, infra-
structure, and refining capacity; 
(3) exploring and investing in the current nu-
clear fleet and advanced reactor technologies; 
(4) rolling back Executive orders that limit the 
exploration and development of domestic natural re-
sources on Federal lands; 
(5) taking advantage of domestic coal supply 
through processes such as carbon capture, utiliza-
tion, and storage; 
(6) using expanded renewable and alternative 
energy sources; 
(7) supporting additional research and develop-
ment through new and innovative methods, including 
public-private partnerships; 
(8) promoting increased conservation and en-
ergy efficiency; and 
(9) enhancing consumer awareness and edu-
cation regarding domestic energy use, supply, and 
development. 
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