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Republican-backed bill hopes to limit Biden’s authority over oil reserves
WASHINGTON – The House Friday passed legislation that would limit President Joe Biden’s ability to withdraw oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve after Republicans accused him of misusing his authority to lower gas prices ahead of the midterm elections.
The Strategic Petroleum Response Act would prevent any administration from withdrawing oil from the reserves unless there is an increase in the percentage of federal lands that produce oil and gas that match the percentage withdrawal. Expanding energy exploration on public lands has been a top priority for GOP lawmakers.
It passed in the House by a vote of 221-205 on…