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H.R. 8488

Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act

Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act

This bill prohibits the sale and export of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from selling petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) from the SPR to any entity that is under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party. Further, DOE must require as a condition of any sale of crude oil from the SPR that the oil not be exported to China.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5](R-WA)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act — Informed