To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

Bill: 114-hr-702
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]
Introduced: 2015-02-04
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Coal

Congressional oversight

Energy storage, supplies, demand

Government studies and investigations

Oil and gas

Strategic materials and reserves

Trade restrictions
Latest action: action_date: 2015-10-19
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-02-04
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>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.</p> <p>Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil. </p> <p>Requires the Secretary of Energy to study and make recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. </p>

action_date: 2015-09-25
action_desc: Reported to House amended, Part I
text: <p>(Sec. 3) 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.</p> <p>Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil. </p> <p>(Sec. 4) Directs the Department of Energy to study and make recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. </p> <p>(Sec. 5) Declares that this Act does not limit the authority of the President under either the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the National Emergencies Act, or the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit exports.</p>

action_date: 2015-10-09
action_desc: Passed House amended
text: <p>(Sec. 3) 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.</p> <p>Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil. </p> <p>(Sec. 4) Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to study: (1) the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) the net greenhouse gas emissions that will result from the repeal of the crude oil export ban. </p> <p>Directs the Department of Commerce to study the state and national implications of lifting the crude oil export ban with respect to consumers and the economy, including energy prices and employment. <p>(Sec. 5) Declares that this Act does not limit the authority of the President to prohibit exports under either the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the National Emergencies Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Trading with the Enemy Act, or any other law that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government (or prohibits or restricts U.S. persons from engaging in a transaction with a sanctioned person or government), including a foreign government designated as a state sponsor of terrorism.</p> <p>(Sec. 6) Increases for FY2017-FY2021 both the authorization of appropriations and payments to contractors for each vessel in the Maritime Security Fleet covered by an operating agreement.</p> <p>(Sec. 7) Directs DOE to: (1) continue to develop and broaden partnerships with minority serving institutions, including Hispanic Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the areas of oil and gas exploration, production, midstream, and refining; and (2) encourage public-private partnerships between the energy sector and those institutions.</p> <p>(Sec. 8) Requires both DOE and the Commerce to report jointly to Congress regarding: </p> <ul> <li> the impact of lifting the oil export ban under this Act as it relates to promoting U.S. energy and national security; and </li> <li> how lifting the ban will help create opportunities for veterans and women in the United States, while promoting energy and national security.</li> </ul> <p>(Sec. 10) Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed as authorizing the export of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and petrochemical products by any entity or person subject to U.S. jurisdiction to any entity or person located in, subject to the jurisdiction of, or sponsored by the Islamic Republic of Iran.</p>

tv_txt: I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 702 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2015 Mr. Barton (for himself, Mr. Conaway , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Flores , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Pearce ) introduced the following bill; which was 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 A BILL To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

1. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) the United States has enjoyed a renaissance in energy production, establishing the United States as the world’s leading oil producer; (2) the United States upholds a commitment to free trade and open markets and has consistently opposed attempts by other nations to restrict the free flow of energy; and (3) the United States should remove all restrictions on the export of crude oil, which will provide domestic economic benefits, enhanced energy security, and flexibility in foreign diplomacy. 2. Repeal Section 103 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6212 ) and the item relating thereto in the table of contents of that Act are repealed. 3. National policy on oil export restriction Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to promote the efficient exploration, production, storage, supply, marketing, pricing, and regulation of energy resources, including fossil fuels, no official of the Federal Government shall impose or enforce any restriction on the export of crude oil. 4. Study and recommendations Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall conduct a study and transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 203 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 702 [Report No. 114–267, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2015 Mr. Barton (for himself, Mr. Conaway , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Flores , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Pearce ) introduced the following bill; which was 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 September 25, 2015 Additional sponsors: Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Marchant , Mr. Hensarling , Mr. Hill , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Cuellar , Mrs. Lummis , Mr. Babin , Mr. Cole , Mr. Harris , Mr. Ashford , Mr. Peterson , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mrs. Ellmers of North Carolina , Mr. Long , Mr. Brady of Texas , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Pitts , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Lucas , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Russell , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Mulvaney , Mr. Boustany , Mr. Brat , Mrs. Black , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Messer , Mr. Womack , Mr. Hultgren , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Rooney of Florida , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , Ms. McSally , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Stutzman , Mr. Kline , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Ratcliffe , Mr. Benishek , Ms. Granger , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. McHenry , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Posey , Mr. Cook , Mr. Knight , Mr. Denham , Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Allen , Mr. Nugent , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Ross , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mrs. Hartzler , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Labrador , Mrs. Noem , Mr. Yoder , Mr. Schrader , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Walker , Mr. Duffy , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Buck , Mr. Chaffetz , Mrs. Walorski , Mrs. Mimi Walters of California , Mrs. Love , Mr. Costa , Mr. Culberson , Mr. Bost , Mr. Thornberry , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Hinojosa , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Ribble , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Burgess , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Guinta , Mr. Dent , Mr. Perry , Mrs. Comstock , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Scalise , Mr. Trott , Mr. Goodlatte , and Mr. Lipinski September 25, 2015 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic September 25, 2015 The Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 4, 2015 A BILL To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

1. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) the United States has enjoyed a renaissance in energy production, establishing the United States as the world’s leading oil producer; (2) the United States upholds a commitment to free trade and open markets and has consistently opposed attempts by other nations to restrict the free flow of energy; and (3) the United States should remove all restrictions on the export of crude oil, which will provide domestic economic benefits, enhanced energy security, and flexibility in foreign diplomacy. 2. Repeal Section 103 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6212 ) and the item relating thereto in the table of contents of that Act are repealed. 3. National policy on oil export restriction Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to promote the efficient exploration, production, storage, supply, marketing, pricing, and regulation of energy resources, including fossil fuels, no official of the Federal Government shall impose or enforce any restriction on the export of crude oil. 4. Study and recommendations Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall conduct a study and transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. 5. Savings clause Nothing in this Act limits the authority of the President under the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ), the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ), or part B of title II of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6271 et seq. ) to prohibit exports.

September 25, 2015 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce with an amendment September 25, 2015 The Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 702 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

1. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The United States has enjoyed a renaissance in energy production, establishing the United States as the world’s leading oil producer. (2) By authorizing crude oil exports, the Congress can spur domestic energy production, create and preserve jobs, help maintain and strengthen our independent shipping fleet that is essential to national defense, and generate State and Federal revenues. (3) An energy-secure United States that is a net exporter of energy has the potential to transform the security environment around the world, notably in Europe and the Middle East. (4) For our European allies and Israel, the presence of more United States oil in the market will offer more secure supply options, which will strengthen United States strategic alliances and help curtail the use of energy as a political weapon. (5) The 60-ship Maritime Security Fleet is a vital element of our military’s strategic sealift and global response capability. It assures United States-flag ships and United States crews will be available to support the United States military when it needs to mobilize to protect our allies, and is the most prudent and economical solution to meet current and projected sealift requirements for the United States. (6) The Maritime Security Fleet program provides a labor base of skilled American mariners who are available to crew the United States Government-owned strategic sealift fleet, as well as the United States commercial fleet, in both peace and war. (7) The United States has reduced its oil consumption over the past decade, and increasing investment in clean energy technology and energy efficiency will lower energy prices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase national security. 2. Repeal Section 103 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6212 ) and the item relating thereto in the table of contents of that Act are repealed. 3. National policy on oil export restriction Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to promote the efficient exploration, production, storage, supply, marketing, pricing, and regulation of energy resources, including fossil fuels, no official of the Federal Government shall impose or enforce any restriction on the export of crude oil. 4. Study and recommendations (a) Strategic Petroleum Reserve Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall conduct a study and transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. (b) Greenhouse gas emissions Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall conduct, and transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate the results of, a study on the net greenhouse gas emissions that will result from the repeal of the crude oil export ban under section 2. (c) Strategic Petroleum Reserve Study Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall conduct a study and transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. (d) Crude oil export study (1) In general The Department of Commerce, in consultation with the Department of Energy, and other departments as appropriate, shall conduct a study of the State and national implications of lifting the crude oil export ban with respect to consumers and the economy. (2) Contents The study conducted under paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of— (A) the economic impact that exporting crude oil will have on the economy of the United States; (B) the economic impact that exporting crude oil will have on consumers, taking into account impacts on energy prices; (C) the economic impact that exporting crude oil will have on domestic manufacturing, taking into account impacts on employment; and (D) the economic impact that exporting crude oil will have on the refining sector, taking into account impacts on employment. (3) Report to congress Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Industry and Security shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1). 5. Savings clause Nothing in this Act limits the authority of the President under the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ), the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ), part B of title II of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6271 et seq. ), the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.), or any other provision of law that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government (including any provision of law that prohibits or restricts United States persons from engaging in a transaction with a sanctioned person or government), including a foreign government that is designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, to prohibit exports. 6. National Defense Sealift Enhancement (a) Payments Section 53106(a)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking the comma before for each ; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking 2016, 2017, and 2018; and inserting and 2016 ; (3) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (G); and (4) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: (D) $4,999,950 for fiscal year 2017; (E) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018, 2019, and 2020; (F) $5,233,463 for fiscal year 2021; and . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 53111 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking 2016, 2017, and 2018; and inserting and 2016 ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (7); and (3) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: (4) $299,997,000 for fiscal year 2017; (5) $300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018, 2019, and 2020; (6) $314,007,780 for fiscal year 2021; and . 7. Partnerships with minority serving institutions (a) In general The Department of Energy shall continue to develop and broaden partnerships with minority serving institutions, including Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the areas of oil and gas exploration, production, midstream, and refining. (b) Public-Private partnerships The Department of Energy shall encourage public-private partnerships between the energy sector and minority serving institutions, including Hispanic Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 8. Report Not later than 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Commerce shall jointly transmit to Congress a report that reviews the impact of lifting the oil export ban under this Act as it relates to promoting United States energy and national security. 9. Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Commerce shall jointly transmit to Congress a report analyzing how lifting the ban on crude oil exports will help create opportunities for veterans and women in the United States, while promoting energy and national security. 10. Prohibition on exports of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and petrochemical products to the Islamic Republic of Iran Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the export of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and petrochemical products by or through any entity or person, wherever located, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to any entity or person located in, subject to the jurisdiction of, or sponsored by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Passed the House of Representatives October 9, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 702 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 19, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

1. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The United States has enjoyed a renaissance in energy production, establishing the United States as the world’s leading oil producer. (2) By authorizing crude oil exports, the Congress can spur domestic energy production, create and preserve jobs, help maintain and strengthen our independent shipping fleet that is essential to national defense, and generate State and Federal revenues. (3) An energy-secure United States that is a net exporter of energy has the potential to transform the security environment around the world, notably in Europe and the Middle East. (4) For our European allies and Israel, the presence of more United States oil in the market will offer more secure supply options, which will strengthen United States strategic alliances and help curtail the use of energy as a political weapon. (5) The 60-ship Maritime Security Fleet is a vital element of our military’s strategic sealift and global response capability. It assures United States-flag ships and United States crews will be available to support the United States military when it needs to mobilize to protect our allies, and is the most prudent and economical solution to meet current and projected sealift requirements for the United States. (6) The Maritime Security Fleet program provides a labor base of skilled American mariners who are available to crew the United States Government-owned strategic sealift fleet, as well as the United States commercial fleet, in both peace and war. (7) The United States has reduced its oil consumption over the past decade, and increasing investment in clean energy technology and energy efficiency will lower energy prices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase national security. 2. Repeal Section 103 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6212 ) and the item relating thereto in the table of contents of that Act are repealed. 3. National policy on oil export restriction Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to promote the efficient exploration, production, storage, supply, marketing, pricing, and regulation of energy resources, including fossil fuels, no official of the Federal Government shall impose or enforce any restriction on the export of crude oil. 4. Study and recommendations (a) Strategic Petroleum Reserve Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall conduct a study and transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. (b) Greenhouse gas emissions Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall conduct, and transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate the results of, a study on the net greenhouse gas emissions that will result from the repeal of the crude oil export ban under section 2. (c) Strategic Petroleum Reserve Study Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall conduct a study and transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. (d) Crude oil export study (1) In general The Department of Commerce, in consultation with the Department of Energy, and other departments as appropriate, shall conduct a study of the State and national implications of lifting the crude oil export ban with respect to consumers and the economy. (2) Contents The study conducted under paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of— (A) the economic impact that exporting crude oil will have on the economy of the United States; (B) the economic impact that exporting crude oil will have on consumers, taking into account impacts on energy prices; (C) the economic impact that exporting crude oil will have on domestic manufacturing, taking into account impacts on employment; and (D) the economic impact that exporting crude oil will have on the refining sector, taking into account impacts on employment. (3) Report to congress Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Industry and Security shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1). 5. Savings clause Nothing in this Act limits the authority of the President under the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ), the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ), part B of title II of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6271 et seq. ), the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.), or any other provision of law that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government (including any provision of law that prohibits or restricts United States persons from engaging in a transaction with a sanctioned person or government), including a foreign government that is designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, to prohibit exports. 6. National Defense Sealift Enhancement (a) Payments Section 53106(a)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking the comma before for each ; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking 2016, 2017, and 2018; and inserting and 2016 ; (3) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (G); and (4) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: (D) $4,999,950 for fiscal year 2017; (E) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018, 2019, and 2020; (F) $5,233,463 for fiscal year 2021; and . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 53111 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking 2016, 2017, and 2018; and inserting and 2016 ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (7); and (3) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: (4) $299,997,000 for fiscal year 2017; (5) $300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018, 2019, and 2020; (6) $314,007,780 for fiscal year 2021; and . 7. Partnerships with minority serving institutions (a) In general The Department of Energy shall continue to develop and broaden partnerships with minority serving institutions, including Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the areas of oil and gas exploration, production, midstream, and refining. (b) Public-Private partnerships The Department of Energy shall encourage public-private partnerships between the energy sector and minority serving institutions, including Hispanic Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 8. Report Not later than 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Commerce shall jointly transmit to Congress a report that reviews the impact of lifting the oil export ban under this Act as it relates to promoting United States energy and national security. 9. Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Commerce shall jointly transmit to Congress a report analyzing how lifting the ban on crude oil exports will help create opportunities for veterans and women in the United States, while promoting energy and national security. 10. Prohibition on exports of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and petrochemical products to the Islamic Republic of Iran Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the export of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and petrochemical products by or through any entity or person, wherever located, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to any entity or person located in, subject to the jurisdiction of, or sponsored by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Passed the House of Representatives October 9, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk