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BillHR 8204 · 119

Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 6, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 6, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a reserve of refined fuel in the western United States to store fuel for emergency use. Requires the reserve to be managed and operated by the federal government.

Sponsored By

Celeste Maloy
Republican · Utah · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 6, 2026
  2. Apr 6, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects western US residents and businesses by potentially increasing the reliability of fuel supplies during emergencies. It also impacts the oil and gas industry by creating a new federally-managed fuel reserve.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
IntroducedApr 6, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 6, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.