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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 4, 2015Energy
H.R. 702

To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 9, 2015)

(Sec. 3) Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to restrict the export of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and (2) supplies of materials or equipment necessary to maintain or further exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for the construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States.

Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to study: (1) the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) the net greenhouse gas emissions that will result from the repeal of the crude oil export ban.

Directs the Department of Commerce to study the state and national implications of lifting the crude oil export ban with respect to consumers and the economy, including energy prices and employment.

(Sec. 5) Declares that this Act does not limit the authority of the President to prohibit exports under either the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the National Emergencies Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Trading with the Enemy Act, or any other law that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government (or prohibits or restricts U.S. persons from engaging in a transaction with a sanctioned person or government), including a foreign government designated as a state sponsor of terrorism.

(Sec. 6) Increases for FY2017-FY2021 both the authorization of appropriations and payments to contractors for each vessel in the Maritime Security Fleet covered by an operating agreement.

(Sec. 7) Directs DOE to: (1) continue to develop and broaden partnerships with minority serving institutions, including Hispanic Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the areas of oil and gas exploration, production, midstream, and refining; and (2) encourage public-private partnerships between the energy sector and those institutions.

(Sec. 8) Requires both DOE and the Commerce to report jointly to Congress regarding:

  • the impact of lifting the oil export ban under this Act as it relates to promoting U.S. energy and national security; and
  • how lifting the ban will help create opportunities for veterans and women in the United States, while promoting energy and national security.

(Sec. 10) Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed as authorizing the export of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and petrochemical products by any entity or person subject to U.S. jurisdiction to any entity or person located in, subject to the jurisdiction of, or sponsored by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

What just happenedOct 19, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6](R-TX)Sponsor
137 cosponsors16 D121 R
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  1. Oct 19, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  2. Oct 9, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Oct 9, 2015FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 261 - 159 (Roll no. 549).

  4. Oct 9, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 261 - 159 (Roll no. 549).

  5. Oct 9, 2015FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 242 (Roll no. 548).

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6964)

  7. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to reqire the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language preventing provisions in H.R. 702 from preventing the President or any other Federal official from enforcing certain Federal laws or regulations.

  8. Oct 9, 2015FloorH36100

    Mr. Huffman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H6963-6964; text: CR H6963)

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  9. Oct 9, 2015FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  10. Oct 9, 2015FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6963)

  11. Oct 9, 2015FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 702.

  12. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    MOMENT OF SILENCE - The Committee stood in a moment of silence for the victims of the El Faro Cargo ship tragedy.

  13. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 10.

  14. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 9.

  15. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cuellar amendment No. 7.

  16. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Messer amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  17. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Messer amendment No. 6.

  18. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Messer amendment No. 5 Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  19. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Messer amendment No. 5.

  20. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lawrence amendment No. 4.

  21. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 3.

  22. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delaney amendment No. 2.

  23. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Amash amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Amash demanded a recorded vote and the Chair further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  24. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Amash amendment No. 1.

  25. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 702.

  26. Oct 9, 2015FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  27. Oct 9, 2015FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 466 and Rule XVIII.

  28. Oct 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    The rule provides for one hour debate on H.R. 538, makes specified amendments in order and allows one motion to recommit, with or without instructions. For H.R. 702, the resolution provides for one hour of debate, makes specified amendments in order and allows one motion to recommit, with or without instructions.

  29. Oct 9, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 466. (consideration: CR H6941-6965; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6951-6952)

  30. Oct 8, 2015FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 466 passed House.

  31. Oct 7, 2015FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 466 Reported to House. For H.R. 538, resolution provides for one hour of debate, makes specified amendments in order and allows one motion to recommit, with or without instructions. For H.R. 702, resolution provides for one hour of debate, makes specified amendments in order and allows one motion to recommit, with or without instructions.

  32. Oct 1, 2015CommitteeH12210

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 114-267, Part II.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  33. Oct 1, 2015Committee5000

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 114-267, Part II.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  34. Oct 1, 2015FloorH8D000

    Mr. Barton asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce be authorized to file a supplemental report on H.R. 702. Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6780)

  35. Sep 25, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 203.

  36. Sep 25, 2015DischargeH12300

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  37. Sep 25, 2015Committee5500

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  38. Sep 25, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-267, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  39. Sep 25, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-267, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  40. Sep 17, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  41. Sep 17, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  42. Sep 10, 2015Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  43. Sep 10, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  44. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  45. Mar 11, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

    Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Subcommittee
  46. Feb 6, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  47. Feb 4, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  48. Feb 4, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  49. Feb 4, 2015IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

  50. Feb 4, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  51. Feb 4, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 9, 201536

(Sec. 3) Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to restrict the export of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and (2) supplies of materials or equipment necessary to maintain or further exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for the construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States.

Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to study: (1) the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) the net greenhouse gas emissions that will result from the repeal of the crude oil export ban.

Directs the Department of Commerce to study the state and national implications of lifting the crude oil export ban with respect to consumers and the economy, including energy prices and employment.

(Sec. 5) Declares that this Act does not limit the authority of the President to prohibit exports under either the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the National Emergencies Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Trading with the Enemy Act, or any other law that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government (or prohibits or restricts U.S. persons from engaging in a transaction with a sanctioned person or government), including a foreign government designated as a state sponsor of terrorism.

(Sec. 6) Increases for FY2017-FY2021 both the authorization of appropriations and payments to contractors for each vessel in the Maritime Security Fleet covered by an operating agreement.

(Sec. 7) Directs DOE to: (1) continue to develop and broaden partnerships with minority serving institutions, including Hispanic Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the areas of oil and gas exploration, production, midstream, and refining; and (2) encourage public-private partnerships between the energy sector and those institutions.

(Sec. 8) Requires both DOE and the Commerce to report jointly to Congress regarding:

  • the impact of lifting the oil export ban under this Act as it relates to promoting U.S. energy and national security; and
  • how lifting the ban will help create opportunities for veterans and women in the United States, while promoting energy and national security.

(Sec. 10) Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed as authorizing the export of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and petrochemical products by any entity or person subject to U.S. jurisdiction to any entity or person located in, subject to the jurisdiction of, or sponsored by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Reported to House amended, Part ISep 25, 201518

(Sec. 3) Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to restrict the export of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and (2) supplies of materials or equipment necessary to maintain or further exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for the construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States.

Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Department of Energy to study and make recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

(Sec. 5) Declares that this Act does not limit the authority of the President under either the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the National Emergencies Act, or the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit exports.

Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2015

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to restrict the export of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and (2) supplies of materials or equipment necessary to maintain or further exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for the construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States.

Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil.

Requires the Secretary of Energy to study and make recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. — Informed