Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2025
Sen. Curtis Introduces Bill to Create 10 Million Barrel Fuel Reserve for Western States
The Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is waiting for the committee to decide on its next steps.
Legislative Progress
While energy security is a popular topic, bills that focus on specific regions and require new federal spending often struggle to pass without broad bipartisan support.
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Military bases across the western states depend on jet fuel and diesel for operations. The reserve's 2 million barrels of jet fuel would provide an additional supply buffer for military installations in the region during national emergencies or supply chain breakdowns.
“``(2) Refined petroleum product.--The term `refined petroleum product' means gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.”
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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.
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CURTIS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN WESTERN ENERGY SECURITY
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Congressional Bill
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Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2025
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