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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on U.S. Crude Oil Export Policy
Record date · January 1, 2015
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript record of a March 2015 Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. The committee convened to discuss the potential impacts and policy considerations of lifting the long-standing U.S. ban on crude oil exports.
The hearing represents a formal legislative step in evaluating whether to repeal the federal ban on exporting U.S. crude oil, a policy change that would directly impact domestic fuel prices, energy industry revenue, and international trade relations.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Energy Industry Corporations
Companies involved in oil production and refining are directly affected by regulations governing the sale and export of their products.
U.S. Consumers
Changes to export policy may influence domestic fuel prices and energy supply stability.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 19, 2015, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- This was the seventh congressional hearing held on the topic of crude oil exports in approximately one year.
- The committee reviewed analysis from numerous research institutions including the GAO, CBO, and various policy centers regarding the export ban.
- The hearing included testimony from energy industry executives and policy experts.
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- The committee's stated goal for the hearing was to continue the 'education and awareness' process regarding the current export ban.
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