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H.R. 666 114th Congress House

To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

Introduced: February 3, 2015 See on congress.gov
Energy CoalCongressional oversightEnergy storage, supplies, demandGovernment studies and investigations
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Oil and gasStrategic materials and reservesTrade restrictions
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Feb 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Feb 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 6, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 702 Identical bill To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Republican 4
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Feb 3, 2015
Bridenstine, Jim
· Feb 3, 2015
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Carter, John R.
Texas · Feb 3, 2015
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Feb 3, 2015
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Feb 3, 2015
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