US HB156 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 17-2)
Status: Introduced on January 6 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 6 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Crude Oil Export Act Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal the authority of the President to restrict exports of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks, and (2) materials or equipment which he determines necessary for either exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to repeal limitations on exports of oil. Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to repeal limitations on export of Outer Continental Shelf oil or gas on the lands within its purview. Declares without force or effect: (1) the limitation placed upon crude oil exports by the Export Administration Act of 1979, and (2) a specified regulation relating to crude oil. Directs the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce to grant licenses to export crude oil to a country unless: (1) the country is subject to sanctions or trade restrictions imposed by the United States, or (2) either the President or Congress has designated the country as subject to exclusion for reasons of national security. Authorizes the President, subject to a congressional resolution of disapproval, to ban the export of crude oil from the United States for a maximum period of 90 days during a national emergency. Permits renewal of such ban during periods of national emergency. Subjects any act of imposing or renewing a ban to a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act.
Title
Crude Oil Export Act
Sponsors
Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] | Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC] | Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX] | Rep. Jim Bridenstine [R-OK] |
Rep. Michael Conaway [R-TX] | Rep. David Schweikert [R-AZ] | Rep. Bruce Westerman [R-AR] | Sen. Kevin Cramer [R-ND] |
Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH] | Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC] | Rep. Tom McClintock [R-CA] | Rep. Frank Lucas [R-OK] |
Rep. Gary Palmer [R-AL] | Rep. Matt Salmon [R-AZ] | Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX] | Rep. George Holding [R-NC] |
Rep. Ed Perlmutter [D-CO] | Rep. Paul Gosar [R-AZ] | Rep. Robert Pittenger [R-NC] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-03-02 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. |
2015-02-11 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade. |
2015-01-09 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. |
2015-01-06 | House | Referred to House Rules |
2015-01-06 | House | Referred to House Energy and Commerce |
2015-01-06 | House | Referred to House Natural Resources |
2015-01-06 | House | Referred to House Foreign Affairs |
2015-01-06 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
2015-01-06 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB1487 (Related) 2015-04-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
SB791 (Related) 2015-03-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SB1372 (Related) 2015-05-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3062-3063)
SB791 (Related) 2015-03-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SB1372 (Related) 2015-05-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3062-3063)
Subjects
Foreign trade and international finance
Licensing and registrations
Oil and gas
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Trade restrictions
War and emergency powers
Licensing and registrations
Oil and gas
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Trade restrictions
War and emergency powers
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/156/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr156/BILLS-114hr156ih.pdf |