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H.R. 8670

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 8670, the Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act, was introduced in the House on May 7, 2026 by Rep. Brad Sherman (D). It was referred to Foreign Affairs, and last saw action on May 7, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Record

Text

H.R. 8670 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

hb8670/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 8670 IH: Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-05-07
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 8670  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   May 7, 2026   Mr. Sherman  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Foreign Affairs    A BILL
To provide for the prohibition on exports of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during period of military operations against Iran.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act  .
2.
Prohibition on exports of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during period of military operations against Iran
Section 101 of division O of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 ( 42 U.S.C. 6212a ) is amended—
(1)
in subsection (b), by striking  subsections (c) and (d)  and inserting  subsections (c), (d), and (f) ; and
(2)
by adding at the end the following:
(f)
Additional exception
(1)
In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including the other provisions of this section), except as provided in paragraph (2), the export of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel shall be prohibited during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on the date on which the President—
(A)
declares that military operations against Iran which began in March 2026 have ceased; and
(B)
determines and certifies to Congress that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and global shipping through the Strait has resumed; and
(2)
Waiver
In the case of a proposed export of crude oil, the President may waive the prohibition in paragraph (1) if the President determines that crude oil cannot be efficiently refined in the United States. If the President issues a waiver under this paragraph, the President shall issue a license for the export of crude oil from the United States pursuant to such waiver and further require that such crude oil is to be refined abroad and imported back into the United States.
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Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-05-07
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To provide for the prohibition on exports of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during period of military operations against Iran.

Sponsors

Rep. Brad Sherman (D) sponsors H.R. 8670 alone.

Brad Sherman

Rep. · D–CA-32 · Sponsor

Committees

H.R. 8670 went before 1 committee: Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs
Referred To · May 7, 2026 · 658 Bills

Actions

H.R. 8670 has taken 2 actions since May 7, 2026.

ChamberAction
May 7, 2026
House
Introduced in House
May 7, 2026
House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Foreign Affairs Committee

Votes

H.R. 8670 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 8670 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act — Display Title
  • To provide for the prohibition on exports of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during period of military operations against Iran. — Official Title as Introduced
  • Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 8670 under Foreign Trade and International Finance, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 8670’s is Foreign Trade and International Finance.

hr8670/policy-areas.txt
Foreign Trade and International FinanceAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 8670, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SHERMAN:H.R. 8670.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I Section 8 of the US Constitution providingCongress with the power to regulate commerce.[Page H3342]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com