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More Oil and Gas from Reserves: New Production Rules

This new law requires the government to develop a plan to increase oil and gas production on federal lands before it can use petroleum reserves. This aims to link the use of reserves with increased domestic production, potentially affecting fuel prices and energy availability for citizens.
Key points
The government must present a plan to increase oil and gas production on federal lands before drawing from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
The plan aims to increase production by the same percentage as the reserve drawdown, with a total increase limit of 15%.
Selling petroleum from the reserve to countries like China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea is prohibited.
The act seeks to prevent the use of petroleum reserves for political, non-emergency purposes.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-01-27
For 221
Against 205
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_21
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
Voting date: 2023-01-27
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 93
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strategic Production Response Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_21.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government must present a plan to increase oil and gas production on federal lands before drawing from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
  • The plan aims to increase production by the same percentage as the reserve drawdown, with a total increase limit of 15%.
  • Selling petroleum from the reserve to countries like China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea is prohibited.
  • The act seeks to prevent the use of petroleum reserves for political, non-emergency purposes.
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 93).

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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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