H.R. 2396

To increase the capacity of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes.

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110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2396

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 21, 2007

Mr. Hall of Texas (for himself, Mr. Pickering, Mr. Lampson, and Mr. Barton of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To increase the capacity of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes.

1.

Increase in capacity

(a)

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended—

(1)

in section 151(b) (42 U.S.C. 6231(b)) by striking 1 and inserting 1.5; and

(2)

in section 154(a) (42 U.S.C. 6234(a)) by striking 1 and inserting 1.5.

(b)

Section 301(e) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 6240 note) is amended by striking 1,000,000,000 and inserting 1,500,000,000.