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Easier Oil Export: New Presidential Restrictions

This bill changes when the President can restrict crude oil exports from the United States. Restrictions will only be possible in cases of severe shortages or high oil prices that negatively impact US employment, and after a national emergency is declared. This aims to ensure stable oil supplies and prices, potentially affecting fuel costs and the overall economy.
Key points
The President can only restrict oil exports if the Secretaries of Defense, Energy, and Commerce jointly find specific conditions, and a national emergency is declared.
Restrictions are limited to situations where oil exports cause sustained material shortages or prices significantly above world levels, leading to adverse employment effects in the US.
Other previous grounds for imposing oil export restrictions have been removed, allowing for greater freedom in oil exports.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6259
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Process start date: 2021-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CRUDE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6259.

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 2021-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President can only restrict oil exports if the Secretaries of Defense, Energy, and Commerce jointly find specific conditions, and a national emergency is declared.
  • Restrictions are limited to situations where oil exports cause sustained material shortages or prices significantly above world levels, leading to adverse employment effects in the US.
  • Other previous grounds for imposing oil export restrictions have been removed, allowing for greater freedom in oil exports.
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. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

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

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.

CATEGORIES

Economy