H.R.22 — Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act
House Roll Call
H.R.22
| Bill | H.R.22 — Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 331 / Nay 97 / Present 0 / Not Voting 6 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 218 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| D | 113 | 97 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 22 - Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act
The Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act (HR 22) aims to safeguard the United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) from foreign influence, specifically targeting the acquisition of SPR oil by the People’s Republic of China. The bill seeks to prevent the sale or transfer of crude oil from the SPR to entities associated with China, thereby ensuring that U.S. energy resources remain secure and are not exploited by foreign adversaries.
Key Provisions:
- The bill prohibits the Secretary of Energy from selling or transferring oil from the SPR to any entity that is owned or controlled by the Chinese government or any Chinese national.
- It mandates the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a comprehensive review of all SPR transactions to ensure compliance with this prohibition.
- The bill also requires the DOE to report to Congress on any sales or transfers of SPR oil, including details on the purchasers and the quantities involved.
Funding and Authorities: HR 22 does not allocate specific funding but relies on existing appropriations for the DOE to implement its provisions. The bill empowers the DOE to enforce compliance through its regulatory authority over the SPR.
Affected Programs/Agencies: The primary agency affected by this legislation is the Department of Energy, particularly its management of the SPR. The bill also has implications for U.S. energy security policies and international trade relations.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The bill benefits U.S. citizens and businesses by ensuring that domestic energy resources are not compromised by foreign entities, particularly those linked to geopolitical adversaries. It aims to enhance national security by maintaining control over critical energy supplies.
Key Timelines: HR 22 was introduced in the House and has been read a second time in the Senate. It is currently placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, indicating it is awaiting further consideration. The legislative process will determine the timeline for potential enactment.
Yea (331)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
J
Jeff Jackson
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
W
Wiley Nickel
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
D
David Trone
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (97)
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
T
Tony Cárdenas
D
David Cicilline
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Barbara Lee
G
Grace Napolitano
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
