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H.R. 702 (114th)

To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

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Introduced

4 February 2015

Last action

19 October 2015 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

JOE BARTON, K. Conaway, Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], STEVE CHABOT, Jim Bridenstine, Trent Franks, Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Robert Pittenger, Bill Flores, Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], John Carter, Kevin Cramer, Stevan Pearce, Ted Poe, Kenny Marchant, Jeb Hensarling, J. Hill, Markwayne Mullin, Henry Cuellar, Cynthia Lummis, Brian Babin, Tom Cole, Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Ashford, Brad [D-NE-2], COLLIN PETERSON, EDDIE JOHNSON, Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Billy Long, KEVIN BRADY, Mike Bishop, Rodney Davis, Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Larry Bucshon, Scott Tipton, Paul Gosar, Charles Fleischmann, David McKinley, Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], SAM JOHNSON, Frank Lucas, Bruce Westerman, Ryan Zinke, Ed Perlmutter, Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], F. SENSENBRENNER, Sanford Bishop, Steve Russell

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

5 December 2025

Energy

Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 2015

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 2015

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 6 February 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 March 2015

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 July 2015

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 September 2015

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 10 September 2015

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  10. 17 September 2015

    Vote

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

    Source: Committee

  11. 17 September 2015

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 25 September 2015

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 203.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 25 September 2015

    Discharge

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  14. 25 September 2015

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  15. 25 September 2015

    Committee

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Source: Committee

  16. 25 September 2015

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  17. 1 October 2015

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  18. 1 October 2015

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  19. 1 October 2015

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  20. 7 October 2015

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

  21. 8 October 2015

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 466 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  22. 9 October 2015

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  23. 9 October 2015

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  24. 9 October 2015

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  25. 9 October 2015

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  26. 9 October 2015

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  27. 9 October 2015

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  28. 9 October 2015

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  29. 9 October 2015

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  30. 9 October 2015

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  31. 9 October 2015

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  32. 9 October 2015

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  33. 9 October 2015

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  34. 9 October 2015

    Floor

    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)

    Source: Floor

  35. 19 October 2015

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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