House Republican Moves to Block Import of Russian Diesel Fuel
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans a discharge petition after lawmakers said the deal could send more than 300,000 tons of diesel to Russia’s market.
- Representative Brian Fitzpatrick announced plans to force a House vote on legislation aimed at prohibiting U.S. purchases of Russian diesel and crude oil.
- The legislative effort directly challenges a recent agreement authorizing Russian diesel imports to help stabilize domestic fuel prices and lower energy costs.
- Representative Fitzpatrick stated he intends to utilize a House discharge petition to bypass leadership and bring the prohibition bill directly to the floor.
- The proposal comes as several congressional members raise concerns regarding the impact of easing energy sanctions on international diplomatic alignment.
- The push for a direct vote adds to ongoing policy debate in Congress over federal energy regulation and foreign trade sanctions.
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Bipartisan group of senators calls on Trump to 'reverse course' on Russian diesel plan
Four Republican senators and two Democratic senators signed onto the statement released Sunday in protesting the deal. They said the administration failed to consult with Congress or submit any explanation to justify its decision as required by statute.
Los Angeles Times
A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called on President Donald Trump’s government to “turn back immediately” on a plan to buy diesel from Russia as part of an effort to reduce high fuel prices.
The Trump-Putin agreement on oil exports by Moscow is a major geopolitical turning point for the United States, which had never flattened in this way before Russian imperialism.
Six senators call for Trump administration to 'immediately revers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump’s administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high
Six senators call for Trump administration to ‘immediately reverse course’ on Russian diesel plan – WTOP News
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump’s administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices. Trump shocked lawmakers when he announced on social media Friday that he struck a deal with...
The Toronto Star
Six senators call for Trump administration to ‘immediately reverse course’ on Russian diesel plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump's administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices.
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