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Banning Strategic Petroleum Reserve Oil Exports to Certain Countries

This new law aims to protect U.S. oil reserves. It prohibits the sale or export of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, North Korea, Russia, Iran, and entities controlled by these countries or the Chinese Communist Party. This ensures that oil reserves serve only U.S. national security interests, indirectly impacting the nation's energy stability.
Key points
Prohibits the sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.
The ban also applies to entities controlled by the listed countries or the Chinese Communist Party.
A waiver is possible if the Secretary certifies it is in the national security interests of the United States.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_393
Sponsor: Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
Process start date: 2025-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Banning SPR Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_393.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.
  • The ban also applies to entities controlled by the listed countries or the Chinese Communist Party.
  • A waiver is possible if the Secretary certifies it is in the national security interests of the United States.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Fetterman, John [D-PA].

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 2025-12-23.

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