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Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act

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HouseOn Passage · 1/12/23PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic113 Yea · 97 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Republican218 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act

This bill prohibits the sale and export of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from selling petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) from the SPR to any entity that is under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party. Further, DOE must require as a condition of any sale of crude oil from the SPR that the oil not be exported to China.

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Sponsor
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers ( Republican · WA-5)
Cosponsors
63
Introduced
1/9/23
Policy area
Energy
Status
1/9/23Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
1/9/23Introduced in House
1/12/23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1/12/23On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 331 - 97 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H209)
1/12/23Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 331 - 97 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H209)
1/12/23The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1/12/23DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 22.
1/12/23Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H209-219)
1/23/23Received in the Senate.
1/24/23Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
1/25/23Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.