Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB591

Introduced
1/27/23  

Caption

Strategic Production Response and Implementation Act

Impact

The impact of HB 591 would be significant on federal energy policies, as it seeks to ensure that oil and gas production on federal lands aligns with strategic energy supply measures. The bill sets a cap on the total percentage increase of leased lands for oil and gas production to a maximum of 10%. This statutory provision is designed to encourage the development of domestic energy sources while also preparing for potential energy supply disruptions, effectively balancing resource extraction with energy security.

Summary

House Bill 591, titled the Strategic Production Response and Implementation Act, aims to establish a structured plan for increasing oil and gas production on federal lands overseen by the Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, and the Department of Defense. The bill specifically mandates that before any drawdown of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve occurs, a corresponding increase in leased federal lands for oil and gas production must be ensured, thus tying the two actions together in a coordinated manner. This includes both land already leased and new leases under consideration.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 591 may arise regarding environmental concerns and the prioritization of oil and gas production over other potential land uses. Critics may argue that increasing drilling operations could lead to adverse environmental impacts, while proponents may emphasize the importance of energy independence and stability. The collaborative requirement for developing the production increase plan amongst multiple federal agencies may also result in debates over jurisdictional authority and administrative effectiveness in managing both ecological and economic priorities.

Companion Bills

US HB21

Related Strategic Production Response Act This bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of Energy develops a plan to increase the percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production.

Previously Filed As

US HB21

Strategic Production Response Act This bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of Energy develops a plan to increase the percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production.

US HB432

Buy Low and Sell High Act This bill revises requirements concerning the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and sets forth provisions to reduce the demand for petroleum fuel and increase fuel supply. For example, the bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish within the SPR an Economic Petroleum Reserve of up to 350 million barrels of crude oil. DOE must also establish a national network of Strategic Refined Petroleum Product Reserves to store up to 250 million barrels of gasoline and diesel fuel, which may be sold when there is a severe fuel supply interruption within the district in which the reserve is located. In addition, the bill increases the cap on the amount of barrels of petroleum distillate that may be stored in the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve from two million to four million. It also establishes limits on the sale and exportation of petroleum products from such reserves. Further, the bill establishes provisions concerning electrifying the transportation sector, zero-emission vehicles, and a program to increase the amount of crude oil refined in oil refineries in certain countries in the Western Hemisphere.

US HB92

Strategic Production Response and Implementation ActThis bill modifies the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Department of Energy (DOE) from drawing down petroleum products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until DOE develops and implements a plan to increase the percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production. The increase must be equal to the percentage of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve that is to be drawn down. However, the bill does not apply to a drawdown of petroleum products in the case of a severe energy supply interruption, which is permitted under current law. The plan must not provide for a total increase in the percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production in excess of 10%.

US HB2811

Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023

US SB31

Strategic Production Response Act or the SPR Act This bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) until the Department of Interior issues a plan or updates a previously issued plan to increase the production of oil and gas on federal land. However, Interior may drawdown petroleum in the SPR if there is a severe energy supply interruption. The bill defines federal land to (1) include Outer Continental Shelf land; and (2) exclude land otherwise not available for oil and gas development within the National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System, the National Wilderness Preservation System, a National Marine Sanctuary, or Indian land.

US SB3655

Strategically Lowering Gas Prices Act

US SB947

Lower Energy Costs Act Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act

US HB1335

TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act

US HB1043

To restore onshore energy production.

US HB4233

Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023

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