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H.R. 666

Referred to Committee

To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

Introduced 2/3/2015•114th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

2/6/2015 • House

Summary

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to restrict the export of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and (2) supplies of materials or equipment necessary to maintain or further exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for the construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States.

Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil.

Requires the Secretary of Energy to study and make recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Introduced in House • 2/3/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
CoalCongressional oversightEnergy storage, supplies, demandGovernment studies and investigationsOil and gasStrategic materials and reservesTrade restrictions

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (13)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]

Republican • TX-6

Sponsored 2/3/2015

Cosponsors (12)

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Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

R-SC-2

Joined 2/3/2015

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Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]

R-OH-1

Joined 2/3/2015

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Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1]

R-OK-1

Joined 2/3/2015

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Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]

R-AZ-8

Joined 2/3/2015

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Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]

R-TN-7

Joined 2/3/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 3, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Introduced in House2/3/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors12