A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities, and for other purposes.

2/5/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 393

Bill 119 s 393, also known as the "Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendment," aims to make changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act in order to prevent the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to specific entities. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to energy policy.

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a stockpile of emergency crude oil maintained by the US government to address potential disruptions in the supply of petroleum products. This bill seeks to ensure that the petroleum products stored in this reserve are not sold or exported to certain entities, likely in an effort to prioritize domestic energy security.

The specifics of which entities would be prohibited from purchasing or receiving petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve are not explicitly outlined in the summary of the bill. However, it can be inferred that these restrictions are intended to safeguard the reserve's resources for domestic use in times of crisis. Overall, Bill 119 s 393 aims to strengthen energy security measures by restricting the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities. The bill also includes additional provisions related to energy policy, although the details of these provisions are not specified in the summary.

Current Status of Bill S 393

Bill S 393 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill S 393 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 4, 2025.  Bill S 393's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of February 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 393

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 393

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 393

A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities, and for other purposes.
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