A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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, known as the SPR Readiness and Long-Term Modernization Act, focuses on the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. It repeals certain existing laws that require the drawdown and sale of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to complete a long-range strategic review of the reserve and submit a proposed action plan to Congress. It updates reporting requirements for the Secretary to submit semiannual reports to the President and Congress detailing actions and impacts to the reserve. It also makes various technical and conforming amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill updates reporting requirements for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, increasing semiannual reporting transparency for Congress and the public.
- Scored +2
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill repeals certain required drawdowns and sales of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, promoting longer-term energy security.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Repeal of Drawdown and Sale Requirements: Section 2(a) repeals certain laws requiring the drawdown and sale of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under Section 3009 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 and Section 90002 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which could be seen as positive for maintaining petroleum reserves.
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Strategic Review and Action Plan: Section 2(b) requires the Secretary of Energy to complete a long-range strategic review and submit a proposed action plan to Congress specifying the roles of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to energy and economic security goals, which may help ensure long-term sustainability and operational effectiveness.
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Updated Reporting Requirements: Section 2(c) amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require semiannual reports describing actions carried out and specifically including impacts to any well, cavern, or related facilities of the reserve, which increases transparency for officials and the public.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill updates reporting requirements for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, increasing semiannual reporting transparency for Congress and the public.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill repeals certain required drawdowns and sales of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, promoting longer-term energy security.
- 9/30/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Introduced in Senate