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Easier Oil Export: Fewer Restrictions for Companies.

This bill aims to ease crude oil exports from the United States. It revises the President's authority to impose export restrictions. Such restrictions would only be possible in cases of severe oil shortages or high prices directly impacting US employment, and only after a national emergency declaration.
Key points
Fewer export restrictions: The President will have a harder time imposing crude oil export bans.
Restrictions only in crisis: Export bans will only be possible if there are oil shortages or very high prices that harm US jobs.
Requires joint findings: Defense, Energy, and Commerce Secretaries must jointly find and report a problem to the President and Congress to impose restrictions.
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Print number: 118_HR_1481
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Process start date: 2023-03-09
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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 118_HR_1481.

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 2023-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Fewer export restrictions: The President will have a harder time imposing crude oil export bans.
  • Restrictions only in crisis: Export bans will only be possible if there are oil shortages or very high prices that harm US jobs.
  • Requires joint findings: Defense, Energy, and Commerce Secretaries must jointly find and report a problem to the President and Congress to impose restrictions.
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 2025-12-24.

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