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Protecting US Strategic Oil Reserve: Banning Sales to China.

This law aims to strengthen US energy security by prohibiting the sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to entities controlled by China. This ensures that emergency oil reserves, intended for domestic crises, are protected from export to China, maintaining their availability for American citizens and the economy. These restrictions are designed to stabilize supplies during critical situations.
Key points
Imposes a complete ban on selling oil from the Strategic Reserve to entities owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party or the People's Republic of China.
Requires that any sale of petroleum products from the reserve must include a condition that the product will not be exported to the People’s Republic of China, safeguarding US emergency supplies.
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Print number: 118_S_218
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_218.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposes a complete ban on selling oil from the Strategic Reserve to entities owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party or the People's Republic of China.
  • Requires that any sale of petroleum products from the reserve must include a condition that the product will not be exported to the People’s Republic of China, safeguarding US emergency supplies.
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 2025-12-26.

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