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No Oil for CCP Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 222

Bill 118 hr 222, also known as the No Oil for CCP Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to prohibit the export of oil to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in an effort to hold the CCP accountable for its human rights abuses and aggressive actions in the international community.

If passed, the No Oil for CCP Act would impose strict restrictions on the export of oil to the CCP, including prohibiting any US companies from selling oil to the CCP or any entities affiliated with the CCP. The bill also includes provisions for the enforcement of these restrictions, including penalties for companies found to be in violation of the law.

Supporters of the bill argue that cutting off the CCP's access to oil would put pressure on the regime to change its behavior and respect human rights. They also believe that it would help to level the playing field in international relations by limiting the CCP's ability to use oil as a tool for coercion. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could have negative economic consequences for US companies that rely on exports to China. They also question the effectiveness of the bill in achieving its stated goals, arguing that it may not actually lead to meaningful change in the CCP's behavior. Overall, the No Oil for CCP Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the relationship between economic interests and human rights considerations in US foreign policy. Its fate in Congress remains uncertain as lawmakers continue to debate its merits and potential consequences.

Current Status of Bill HR 222

Bill HR 222 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 222 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 222's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. as of January 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 222

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 222

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia
- China
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Iran
- Middle East
- North Korea
- Oil and gas
- Strategic materials and reserves
- Trade restrictions

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