A bill to provide that all petroleum imported into the United States after September 1, 1981, shall not be available for purchase other than by the Government of the United States.
Oil Import Purchase Authority Act of 1981 - Makes the Secretary of Energy responsible for the importation of petroleum into the United States. Provides that after October 1, 1981, no petroleum shall be imported except pursuant to a bid submitted to and accepted by the Secretary.
Imposes civil and criminal penalties on persons who import petroleum in violation of this Act.
Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations for allocation by sale of all imported petroleum at prices not to vary more than ten percent above or below the cost of acquisition, taking into account the preservation of an economically sound and competitive petroleum industry and other factors.
Repeals the President's emergency authority to exercise the exclusive right to import and purchase petroleum under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.
Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.
Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.
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