119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 8266 — Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026

“To prohibit the exportation of gasoline during periods of high gasoline prices.”

Foreign Trade and International Finance
Introduced Apr 14, 2026
Last action Apr 14, 2026
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Apr 14, 2026
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Referred
Apr 14, 2026
Foreign Affairs
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits the exportation of gasoline produced in the United States during certain periods of high gasoline prices. Specifically, the bill directs the President to prohibit the exportation of gasoline produced in the United States during periods when the average price for gasoline in the United States has been equal to or higher than $3.12 per gallon for each of the preceding seven days. The President may exempt from the prohibition exports of gasoline as the President determines to be consistent with the national interest and the purposes of the bill.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
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Timeline · 2 actions
Apr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in House