Strategic Production Response and Implementation Act

# Strategic Production Response and Implementation Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would restrict the Department of Energy from selling off oil reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (the government's emergency oil stockpile) unless the government simultaneously increases oil and gas leasing on federal lands by an equal percentage. For example, if the DOE wanted to release 5% of the reserve, it would first need to lease an additional 5% of federal lands for oil and gas drilling. The bill caps this requirement at a 10% maximum increase in federal land leasing.

However, the restriction would not apply during genuine energy emergencies. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects energy policy and could impact energy companies (through expanded drilling opportunities), environmental groups and conservationists (concerned about federal land use), and consumers (potentially affecting oil prices and energy availability). It would also affect the Department of Energy's ability to manage the Strategic Petroleum Reserve independently. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill has not advanced to a vote as of this summary.