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Prohibiting US Strategic Petroleum Reserve sales to entities linked to China.

This bill aims to protect the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) by banning the sale of petroleum products to entities controlled by or affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party. This measure ensures that oil reserves intended for US energy security and price stabilization cannot be exported to China. For citizens, the goal is to maintain these reserves for future crises, indirectly supporting stable fuel prices.
Key points
Imposing a complete ban on selling oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to entities under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party.
Requiring that any sale of petroleum products from the SPR must include a condition that the product will not be exported to the People’s Republic of China.
The goal is to enhance US energy security and protect strategic reserves from being utilized by foreign state-controlled entities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_9
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-01-23
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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_9.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposing a complete ban on selling oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to entities under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party.
  • Requiring that any sale of petroleum products from the SPR must include a condition that the product will not be exported to the People’s Republic of China.
  • The goal is to enhance US energy security and protect strategic reserves from being utilized by foreign state-controlled entities.
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 2025-12-27.

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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Economy Security