Brad Sherman (D-CA)
Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act," seeks to prohibit the export of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel. This prohibition would begin upon the enactment of the subsection and continue until specific conditions are met. The end of the prohibition requires the President to declare that military operations against Iran, which began in March 2026, have ceased. Additionally, the President must certify to Congress that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and global shipping has resumed. There is a provision allowing the President to waive the prohibition for crude oil under specific circumstances.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill grants the President significant authority to prohibit exports and issue waivers.
- Scored +4
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?
The bill specifically aims to lower gas prices by prohibiting the export of fuel.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to slow the rise in prices?
The bill's stated intent is to lower gas prices through export restrictions.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -5
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill restricts the international trade of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel.
- Scored -3
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The bill responds to and is triggered by military operations against Iran.
- Scored -2
Is this likely to create jobs?
Prohibiting fuel exports may reduce demand and economic activity in the energy sector.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition on Exports: The bill prohibits the export of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during the period of military operations against Iran (Section 2, subsection (f)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Export Prohibition: The export of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel is prohibited during the period beginning on the date of enactment until the President declares military operations against Iran have ceased and certifies the Strait of Hormuz is open (Section 2, subsection (f)(1)).
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Conditional Waivers: While a waiver exists, it is specifically limited to cases where the President determines crude oil cannot be efficiently refined in the United States, requiring the oil to be refined abroad and imported back into the United States (Section 2, subsection (f)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill restricts the international trade of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill responds to and is triggered by military operations against Iran. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill is linked to active military operations which inherently involve conflict and risk.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Lower gas prices could reduce the financial burden on low-income households. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Lower gas prices may provide relief to middle-income household budgets. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban residents often face higher fuel costs and may benefit from the price reductions intended by the bill.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants the President significant authority to prohibit exports and issue waivers.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The bill specifically aims to lower gas prices by prohibiting the export of fuel.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — The bill's stated intent is to lower gas prices through export restrictions. Is this likely to create jobs? — Prohibiting fuel exports may reduce demand and economic activity in the energy sector.
- 5/7/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House