Bill · S. 393· Senate(119-S-393)
Banning SPR Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act
- Introduced
- 2/4/2025
- Last activity
- 2/4/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- John Fetterman
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Banning SPR Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act," seeks to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. It aims to prohibit the Secretary from exporting or selling petroleum products taken from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to specific foreign countries. These include the People's Republic of China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The ban also extends to any entity owned or controlled by these countries or the Chinese Communist Party. However, the Secretary has the authority to issue a waiver if it serves United States national security interests.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill empowers the Secretary to enforce prohibitions and issue national security waivers regarding petroleum exports.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The restriction of oil exports to adversary nations aligns with strategic interests of U.S. allies.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+1
By limiting resources to foreign adversaries, the bill aims to strengthen national security interests.
The opposite
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-2
The bill restricts the sale of petroleum products to specific foreign nations and their controlled entities.
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
The bill limits the potential market for petroleum products drawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-1
The bill limits the export/sale potential of petroleum products drawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- National Security Protections: By preventing the sale of petroleum products drawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to specific countries or entities under their control, the bill aims to restrict resources from reaching entities like the Russian Federation or the People's Republic of China (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential for Exceptions: While the bill sets a prohibition, the Secretary is granted the power to issue a waiver for exports if they are deemed to be in the national security interests of the United States (Section 2(a)(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1Improves International Trade-2
- 6/2/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/4/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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