Officially: Banning SPR Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act
Oil from the U.S. emergency reserve could not be sold or exported to China, North Korea, Russia, Iran, or certain linked companies. The Energy Secretary could make a case-by-case exception for U.S. national security. The Department of Energy would have 60 days to issue rules.
Where it stands
Sitting in Energy and Natural Resources
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (2/4/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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