[20220311]IN11884_国防生产法当局和美国国内能源供应.pdf

CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Defense Production Act Authorities and U.S. Domestic Energy Supplies March 11, 2022 On March 8, 2022, as part of a broader response to Russias invasion of Ukraine, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issued an order prohibiting the U.S. import of and investment in oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and coal supplies from the Russian Federation. Some Members of Congress have also introduced legislation that would prohibit the U.S. import of mineral fuels and byproducts from Russia (see for example H.R. 6968, as passed by the House). While U.S. imports of Russian petroleum are relatively small and refiners have access to many substitutes, there is broader concern that a material reduction of Russias total petroleum supply could put upward pressure on oil and gasoline prices. In response, some have called on the President to exercise authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA; 50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) to expand domestic energy production. Media reports also indicated that Administration officials have considered using DPA authorities to increase U.S. production of energy-efficient heat pumps and othe