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Federal Land Drilling Linked to Strategic Oil Reserve Use

New rules require the government to create a plan for increasing oil and gas production on federal lands before using oil from the national strategic reserve. The amount of new drilling land will be tied to the amount of oil taken from the reserve, but with a limit.
Key points
The government must have a plan to increase leased federal land for oil and gas production before using oil from the strategic reserve (except in emergencies).
The percentage increase in leased land must match the percentage of oil taken from the reserve.
The total increase in leased land under this plan cannot exceed 10% of current federal lands.
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Print number: 117_HR_6235
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Process start date: 2021-12-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strategic Production Response Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6235.

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 2021-12-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government must have a plan to increase leased federal land for oil and gas production before using oil from the strategic reserve (except in emergencies).
  • The percentage increase in leased land must match the percentage of oil taken from the reserve.
  • The total increase in leased land under this plan cannot exceed 10% of current federal lands.
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. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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