H.R. 5473 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008
H.R. 5473 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 14, 2008, sponsored by Peter Welch with 97 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 97
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to suspend, during calendar year 2008, petroleum acquisition for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) through the royalty-in-kind program or any other acquisition method.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter Welch (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 94 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. (Feb 14, 2008)
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