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Bolstering Northeast Heating Oil and Gasoline Reserves Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1195

Bill 118 hr 1195, also known as the Bolstering Northeast Heating Oil and Gasoline Reserves Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of energy security in the Northeast region of the United States. The bill focuses on increasing the reserves of heating oil and gasoline in order to ensure that residents in the region have access to these essential fuels, especially during times of high demand or supply disruptions.

The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a strategic reserve of heating oil and gasoline in the Northeast region, which will be managed by the Department of Energy. This reserve will be used to stabilize prices and ensure that there is an adequate supply of fuel during emergencies or other situations that could lead to shortages.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to incentivize the production and storage of heating oil and gasoline in the region, as well as provisions to improve infrastructure and distribution networks to ensure that fuel can be delivered efficiently to consumers. Overall, the Bolstering Northeast Heating Oil and Gasoline Reserves Act of 2023 aims to enhance energy security in the Northeast region by increasing reserves of heating oil and gasoline, improving infrastructure and distribution networks, and ensuring that residents have access to essential fuels during times of need.

Congressional Summary of HR 1195

Bolstering Northeast Heating Oil and Gasoline Reserves Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Energy to (1) complete a long-range strategic review of the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve and the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve, and (2) develop an action plan that includes an estimate of the resources required to attain and maintain the reserves' long-term sustainability and operational effectiveness.

Current Status of Bill HR 1195

Bill HR 1195 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2023. Bill HR 1195 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2023.  Bill HR 1195's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. as of March 3, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1195

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1195

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1195

Bolstering Northeast Heating Oil and Gasoline Reserves Act of 2023
Bolstering Northeast Heating Oil and Gasoline Reserves Act of 2023
To require the Secretary of Energy to complete a long-range strategic review of the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve and the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve, and for other purposes.

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