To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

1/11/2023, 1:28 PM

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to restrict the export of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and (2) supplies of materials or equipment necessary to maintain or further exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for the construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States.

Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil.

Requires the Secretary of Energy to study and make recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Congress
114

Number
HR - 666

Introduced on
2015-02-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/3/2015

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to restrict the export of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and (2) supplies of materials or equipment necessary to maintain or further exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for the construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States.

Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil.

Requires the Secretary of Energy to study and make recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

Policy Areas
Energy

Potential Impact
Coal•
Congressional oversight•
Energy storage, supplies, demand•
Government studies and investigations•
Oil and gas•
Strategic materials and reserves•
Trade restrictions

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/10/2015

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to restrict the export of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and (2) supplies of materials or equipment necessary to maintain or further explo...


Latest Action2/6/2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.