VoterlyH.R. 22: Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from Washington · In progress
What this bill does
Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act This bill prohibits the sale and export of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from selling petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) from the SPR to any entity that is under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party. Further, DOE must require as a condition of any sale of crude oil from the SPR that the oil not be exported to China.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2023-01-09
- Policy area Energy
- Cosponsors 63
- Latest action Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] introduced H.R. 22. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 22? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 22 do?
Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act This bill prohibits the sale and export of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from selling petroleum products (e.g., crude o…
Who sponsored H.R. 22?
Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] (R) of Washington is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 22?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 22 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.