H.R. 8266, Domestic Supply Protection / Export Control. Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a trade-off: gains for some, costs for others.
H.R. 8266 · Mixed
What it does
This bill prohibits the export of U.S.-produced gasoline whenever the national average price exceeds $3.12 per gallon for seven consecutive days, with an exception allowing the President to permit exports if deemed in the national interest.
The analysis names domestic gasoline consumers (intended) — and 2 more groups — among the beneficiaries.
The trade-off
Export bans on refined products may incentivize refiners to shift production to other products or reduce capacity investment, potentially worsening long-term domestic supply and prices.
Transparency scores 75%, with a medium warning level and no detached riders.
Who is behind it
Filed by Ro Khanna.
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