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Ban on Exporting Strategic Petroleum Reserve Oil to Certain Countries

New rules aim to prevent the sale of crude oil from U.S. strategic reserves to countries considered adversaries. This means oil from these reserves cannot be exported to China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran, unless the Secretary of Energy deems it necessary for U.S. national security. The goal is to protect the nation's energy resources and prevent their use by undesirable entities.
Key points
Crude oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve cannot be sold or exported to China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.
The Secretary of Energy can only waive this ban in exceptional cases, if deemed crucial for U.S. national security.
The act also requires a report on the destination of crude oil sold from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve since November 2021.
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Print number: 117_S_4515
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2022-07-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Emergency Crude Oil for Foreign Adversaries Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4515.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Crude oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve cannot be sold or exported to China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.
  • The Secretary of Energy can only waive this ban in exceptional cases, if deemed crucial for U.S. national security.
  • The act also requires a report on the destination of crude oil sold from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve since November 2021.
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. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

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.

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