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HR 778 102th Congress House

To provide additional authority to draw down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Introduced: July 23, 1991 See on congress.gov
Energy Economics and Public FinanceEnergy policyPetroleumPetroleum prices
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Petroleum reservesStrategic materials
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 8, 1992
For Further Action See H.R.776.
May 16, 1991
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 25, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Feb 4, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 4, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 8, 1992

For Further Action See H.R.776.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the President to drawdown the Strategic Petroleum Reserve if it would assist in relieving severe economic problems related to a significant increase in the price of petroleum.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
GEPHARDT, RICHARD
· Jul 23, 1991
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 20, 1991
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 4, 1991
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