Replenishing Our American Reserves Act

Replenishing Our American Reserves Act or the ROAR Act

This bill places limits on the petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) that may be added to or exported from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

The Department of Energy (DOE) must ensure that only petroleum products that have been produced or refined in the United States are acquired and added into the SPR. The bill prohibits the SPR from being filled with petroleum products imported from Algeria, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela. Further, the bill prohibits the SPR from being filled with petroleum products imported from other foreign countries unless DOE certifies that all means of increasing production of petroleum products in the United States has been exhausted, including increasing the availability of federal land for leasing and increasing the number of applications for permits to drill.

With respect to the drawdown and sale at auction of petroleum products from the SPR, DOE must require as a condition of the sale that the petroleum products may not be exported to countries that are designated as countries of particular concern for religious freedom. In order to be able to purchase petroleum products at auctions, state-owned entities must certify that they have not purchased the products from countries subject to certain bans or sanctions 15 days after the date on which the ban or sanctions went into effect.

Bill 118 s 337, also known as the Replenishing Our American Reserves Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase funding for the maintenance and improvement of America's natural reserves, including national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges.

The bill proposes allocating additional resources to the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture in order to support conservation efforts and ensure the protection of these important natural areas. This funding would be used for a variety of purposes, such as repairing infrastructure, combating invasive species, and promoting environmental education and outreach programs.

In addition to providing financial support for the maintenance of reserves, the bill also aims to increase access to these areas for the public. This includes funding for the construction of new trails, campgrounds, and visitor centers, as well as initiatives to promote outdoor recreation and conservation activities. Overall, the Replenishing Our American Reserves Act seeks to prioritize the preservation and enhancement of America's natural reserves for the benefit of current and future generations. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to protect and promote the country's natural heritage.