Bill · H.R. 1850· House(119-HR-1850)
CRUDE Act
- Introduced
- 3/5/2025
- Last activity
- 3/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jodey Arrington
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "CRUDE Act," seeks to revise the President's authority regarding the export of crude oil from the United States. It changes the requirements for when the President can impose export licensing or other restrictions. Under this act, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of Commerce must jointly find and report specific conditions to the President and Congress. These conditions involve proving that crude oil exports have caused sustained material oil supply shortages or significantly high prices. Additionally, these shortages or price increases must be linked to material adverse employment effects in the United States. Finally, the President would declare a national emergency based on these findings.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill benefits energy sector business owners by reducing export restrictions.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+4
The bill facilitates easier export of oil, which aids in international trade capacity.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
Rural areas with significant oil production may benefit from uninhibited export capabilities.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-4
The bill specifically promotes uninhibited drilling and exporting of fossil fuels.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3
By facilitating uninhibited crude oil exports, the bill may encourage increased fossil fuel consumption.
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
The bill restricts the President's ability to use emergency declarations to regulate oil exports.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Addressing supply shortages and high prices: By requiring the Secretaries of Defense, Energy, and Commerce to report if exports are causing sustained material oil supply shortages or prices significantly above world market levels, the bill provides a mechanism to identify these issues (Section 2).
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Protecting employment: The bill requires findings that shortages or price increases are causing or likely to cause sustained material adverse employment effects in the United States (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased restrictions on oil exports: The bill revises the authority of the President to impose export licensing requirements or other restrictions on the export of crude oil from the United States (Section 2).
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Removal of previous oversight or requirements: The bill strikes subparagraph (C) from the existing law (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Union Workers+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Inflation+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+3Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-4Reduces Carbon Emissions-3Improves Environmental Protections-2Increases Renewable Energy Investment-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-3
- 3/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Pat FallonRepublican · Texas
Dan NewhouseRepublican · Washington
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas