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Strategic Production Response Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 21
The Bill 118 hr 21, also known as the Strategic Production Response Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing issues related to the production and distribution of essential goods during times of crisis. The bill focuses on creating a strategic plan for increasing domestic production of critical goods, such as medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and other essential items.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for identifying key industries and products that are essential for national security and public health. The task force will work with industry stakeholders to develop strategies for increasing domestic production capacity and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline regulatory processes and provide incentives for companies to invest in domestic production facilities. This includes tax incentives, grants, and other financial support to encourage companies to expand their manufacturing operations in the United States. Overall, the Strategic Production Response Act aims to strengthen the country's ability to respond to crises by ensuring a reliable and resilient supply chain for essential goods. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a critical step towards enhancing national security and public health preparedness.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for identifying key industries and products that are essential for national security and public health. The task force will work with industry stakeholders to develop strategies for increasing domestic production capacity and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline regulatory processes and provide incentives for companies to invest in domestic production facilities. This includes tax incentives, grants, and other financial support to encourage companies to expand their manufacturing operations in the United States. Overall, the Strategic Production Response Act aims to strengthen the country's ability to respond to crises by ensuring a reliable and resilient supply chain for essential goods. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a critical step towards enhancing national security and public health preparedness.
Congressional Summary of HR 21
Strategic Production Response Act
This bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) until the Department of Energy (DOE) submits to Congress a plan to increase the percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production. Specifically, the bill prohibits DOE from drawing down petroleum in the SPR for nonemergency purposes until it submits a plan to increase the percentage of federal lands, including submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf, that are leased for oil and gas production to offset any drawdowns on or after January 21, 2021.
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Current Status of Bill HR 21
Bill HR 21 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since January 30, 2023. Bill HR 21 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HR 21's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of January 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 21
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
80Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
80Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 21
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- China
- Colorado
- Congressional oversight
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Europe
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Iran
- Land use and conservation
- Lease and rental services
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Middle East
- North Korea
- Oil and gas
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Russia
- Strategic materials and reserves
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 21
Strategic Production Response Act
Strategic Production Response Act
Strategic Production Response Act
To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in conjunction with a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 21
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