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WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined his colleagues to introduce bipartisan legislation providing $3 billion in funding to purchase American-produced crude oil for the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). 

In March, President Trump and Department of Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette requested funding to fill the SPR. This timely legislation will help American energy producers and their workers who are suffering due to the recent decrease in American oil prices. 

“During this global health crisis, it’s imperative that we support our oil and gas workers in Kansas and throughout the country,” said Congressman Estes. “This legislation not only provides relief for our energy producers, but it improves our economic and national security. The President requested funding for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve six weeks ago, and it’s time that Congress takes action on this critical issue.” 

Rep. Estes participated in a phone call with Department of Energy Secretary Brouillette Tuesday and is a member of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT). Other members that joined him on this legislation are Congressmen Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Roger Williams (R-TX), Mike Conaway (R-TX), Bill Flores (R-TX), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chip Roy (R-TX), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), and Tom Cole (R -OK). 

Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas’ 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means.