HR 8863 · 93th Congress · Petroleum industry

Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act

Introduced 1973-06-20· Sponsored by Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-06-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to grant to the President temporary authority to deal with a national energy crisis involving extraordinary shortages of crude oil and petroleum products or dislocations in their national distribution system. Sets forth the objectives to be achieved by the President in implementing the authority granted under this Act. Provides that the President may delegate all or any portion of the authority granted under this Act to the Secretary of the Interior or to the head of any other Federal agency he deems appropriate. Terminates the authority under this Act on March 1, 1975. Establishes an Office of Emergency Fuel Allocation to receive complaints from officers of State and local governmental units who cannot obtain supplies of gasoline. Provides that the provisions of this Act shall take precedence over any program for the emergency allocation of crude oil or petroleum products established by a State or local government. Provides that within thirty days of the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall cause to be prepared and published priority schedules, plans, and regulations for the allocation or dis…

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Cosponsors (6)

5 Democrats1 Republican