H.R. 702 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
H.R. 702 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 4, 2015, sponsored by Joe Barton with 137 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 137
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
(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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Barton (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 121 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2015
- Passed the HouseOct 9, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Oct 19, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Oct 9, 2015 · Passed261–159 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Oct 9, 2015 · Failed179–242
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Oct 9, 2015
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Oct 9, 2015
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Oct 9, 2015
- To adapt to changing crude oil market conditionsHouse · Oct 9, 2015
- To adapt to changing crude oil market conditionsHouse · Oct 9, 2015
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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