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Plan to Increase US Oil and Gas Production

This bill aims to link the release of oil reserves with the need to increase domestic oil and gas production. It means the government must present a plan to boost production on federal lands before tapping into strategic petroleum reserves, potentially impacting fuel prices and energy availability for citizens.
Key points
The government must develop a plan to increase oil and gas production on federal lands before using strategic petroleum reserves.
This plan must include additional actions beyond already scheduled lease sales.
Tapping into oil reserves will only be possible after such a plan is submitted, except in cases of severe energy supply interruption.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3287
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2021-11-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SPR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3287.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government must develop a plan to increase oil and gas production on federal lands before using strategic petroleum reserves.
  • This plan must include additional actions beyond already scheduled lease sales.
  • Tapping into oil reserves will only be possible after such a plan is submitted, except in cases of severe energy supply interruption.
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 Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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