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Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Energy, to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to plans to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and plans to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
4/17/2024, 11:45 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1260
Bill 117 H.Res. 1260, also known as the "Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Energy, to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to plans to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and plans to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress.
The bill aims to request the President and direct the Secretary of Energy to provide the House of Representatives with specific information regarding plans to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and plans to refill the SPR. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a government-owned stockpile of emergency crude oil that can be used to mitigate disruptions in oil supply and protect national security.
The bill seeks transparency and accountability in the decision-making process surrounding the use of the SPR. It calls for detailed information on the reasons for drawing down and selling petroleum products from the reserve, as well as the plans for refilling the reserve to ensure its readiness for future emergencies. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1260 aims to ensure that decisions regarding the use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve are made in the best interest of the country and that Congress is kept informed and involved in the process.
The bill aims to request the President and direct the Secretary of Energy to provide the House of Representatives with specific information regarding plans to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and plans to refill the SPR. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a government-owned stockpile of emergency crude oil that can be used to mitigate disruptions in oil supply and protect national security.
The bill seeks transparency and accountability in the decision-making process surrounding the use of the SPR. It calls for detailed information on the reasons for drawing down and selling petroleum products from the reserve, as well as the plans for refilling the reserve to ensure its readiness for future emergencies. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1260 aims to ensure that decisions regarding the use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve are made in the best interest of the country and that Congress is kept informed and involved in the process.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1260
his resolution requests the President and the Department of Energy to provide the House of Representatives certain documents and information about plans to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and plans to subsequently replenish the reserve.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1260
Bill HRES 1260 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2022. Bill HRES 1260 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2022. Bill HRES 1260's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 142. as of September 30, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1260
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1260
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- China
- Congressional-executive branch relations
- Department of Energy
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Executive Office of the President
- Government information and archives
- Oil and gas
- Strategic materials and reserves
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1260
Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Energy, to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to plans to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and plans to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Energy, to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to plans to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and plans to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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