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Increase Home Heating Oil Reserve and Restrict Foreign Sales

This act aims to double the national home heating oil reserve, potentially stabilizing prices and availability for citizens. It also prohibits the sale or export of this oil to sanctioned countries, unless it serves U.S. national security interests. These changes could impact energy security and heating costs for households.
Key points
Doubles the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve from 2 million to 4 million barrels, potentially improving availability and price stability in the region.
Prohibits the sale or export of released heating oil to sanctioned countries (e.g., China, Russia, Iran), with a waiver possible for U.S. national security interests.
Removes the previous 1 million barrel limit on the reserve, allowing for its expansion as outlined in the new provisions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9008
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Process start date: 2022-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Home Heating Oil Price Reduction Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9008.

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 2022-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Doubles the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve from 2 million to 4 million barrels, potentially improving availability and price stability in the region.
  • Prohibits the sale or export of released heating oil to sanctioned countries (e.g., China, Russia, Iran), with a waiver possible for U.S. national security interests.
  • Removes the previous 1 million barrel limit on the reserve, allowing for its expansion as outlined in the new provisions.
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. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2].

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 2026-01-02.

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