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Inquiry on Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plans

This resolution requests information regarding plans to sell oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and plans to refill it. Citizens may be interested as these decisions can impact fuel prices and national energy stability. The aim is to increase transparency in government management of oil reserves.
Key points
Request for information on selling oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve before the November 2022 elections, including to entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party.
Request for information on plans to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve after oil sales.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1260
Sponsor: Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Energy, to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to plans to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and plans to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1260.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Request for information on selling oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve before the November 2022 elections, including to entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party.
  • Request for information on plans to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve after oil sales.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 142.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Economy Security