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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8204

Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026

Rep. Maloy Introduces Bill to Create Emergency Gasoline and Diesel Reserve for Western States

The Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is considered active as it waits for committee consideration.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

While energy security is a popular topic, the high cost of building new storage facilities and purchasing millions of barrels of refined fuel makes it difficult for this bill to pass without a large group of supporters.

Key Points

Energy EnvironmentInfrastructure TransportationNational Security Foreign Policy

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

The reserve would store 2 million barrels of jet fuel, which could support military readiness at Western bases during supply emergencies. Several major military installations are located in the covered Western states, and having nearby refined fuel reserves enhances national defense logistics.

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State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Apr 6, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 6, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

News

No related news coverage found for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8204
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor

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