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H.R.21 — Strategic Production Response Act

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H.R.21

Roll 69 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Jan 27, 2023 11:22 AM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.21 — Strategic Production Response Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 199 / Nay 229 / Present 0 / Not Voting 11
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R121805
D1981106
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 21 - Strategic Production Response Act

The Strategic Production Response Act (HR 21) aims to enhance the United States’ energy security by establishing a framework for the strategic management of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The bill seeks to ensure that the SPR is utilized effectively in response to supply disruptions and to promote domestic oil production.

Key Provisions:

  1. Strategic Reserve Management: The bill mandates the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a comprehensive strategy for the SPR, focusing on maintaining a minimum level of oil reserves and ensuring rapid deployment during emergencies.
  2. Production Incentives: It proposes incentives for domestic oil production, including streamlining regulatory processes and reducing barriers for exploration and drilling, particularly on federal lands.
  3. Market Stability Measures: The legislation includes provisions to stabilize oil markets during price spikes, allowing for the release of oil from the SPR in a manner that mitigates adverse economic impacts on consumers and businesses.

Funding and Authorities: The bill does not specify a direct funding mechanism but authorizes the DOE to allocate existing resources for the implementation of the proposed strategies. It also empowers the Secretary of Energy to enter into agreements with state and local governments, as well as private entities, to facilitate the objectives of the bill.

Affected Programs and Agencies: The primary agency impacted by this legislation is the Department of Energy, specifically its Office of Fossil Energy. Additionally, it may affect the Bureau of Land Management and other federal agencies involved in energy production and regulation.

Beneficiaries and Regulation: The bill is designed to benefit American consumers and businesses by ensuring stable energy prices and supply. It also aims to support the domestic oil industry by creating a more favorable regulatory environment for production.

Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 21 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for further consideration. The timeline for further action remains contingent on the committee’s review and subsequent legislative processes.

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Yea (199)

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Aye

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Aye

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • Aye

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Aye

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Aye

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Aye

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • Aye

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • Aye

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

Nay (229)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • No

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • No

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • No

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • No

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • No

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

G
George Santos

NY • R • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • No

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (11)