Strategic Production Response Act

Strategic Production Response Act

This bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of Energy develops a plan to increase the percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production.

Bill 117 HR 6235, also known as the Strategic Production Response Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing issues related to strategic production in times of crisis. The bill focuses on ensuring that the United States is able to quickly and effectively respond to emergencies by ramping up production of essential goods and materials.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a Strategic Production Response Office within the Department of Commerce. This office would be responsible for coordinating efforts to increase production capacity in critical industries during times of crisis. The bill also calls for the creation of a Strategic Production Response Fund, which would provide funding to support these efforts.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline regulatory processes and remove barriers to production in times of emergency. This would allow for a more rapid response to crises and ensure that essential goods and materials are readily available when needed. Overall, the Strategic Production Response Act aims to improve the United States' ability to respond to emergencies by enhancing production capacity and removing obstacles to production. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its focus on preparedness and resilience in times of crisis.