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Strategic Petroleum Reserve Security: Annual Incident Reporting.

This act mandates the government to regularly report on any physical or cybersecurity incidents at Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities. This aims to enhance the security of our oil reserves, indirectly impacting fuel price stability and energy availability for citizens.
Key points
The government will be required to annually inform Congress about any attacks or failures at oil storage sites.
Reports will include incident dates, resolution methods, and a list of agencies that assisted in mitigation.
The goal is to better protect national oil reserves, which can help maintain the country's energy stability.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4859
Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Process start date: 2023-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of any physical or cybersecurity incidents to a storage facility or a related facility of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4859.

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 2023-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will be required to annually inform Congress about any attacks or failures at oil storage sites.
  • Reports will include incident dates, resolution methods, and a list of agencies that assisted in mitigation.
  • The goal is to better protect national oil reserves, which can help maintain the country's energy stability.
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. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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.

CATEGORIES

Security Economy