Congress and the Trump Administration must work together to pause diesel exports through January 2027," said Rep. Boebert, "delivering relief to farmers, ranchers, and truckers; and putting American energy and American consumers first.
Will work to pause U.S. diesel exports through January 2027 and reassess whether another three-month extension is needed.
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Evidence
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U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO) today called for a temporary pause on U.S. diesel exports through January 2027, followed by a joint review between Congress and the Administration to determine whether the pause should be extended for another three months.
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Mr. Burchett (for himself and Mr. Fuller) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the export of diesel fuel shall be prohibited during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on the date December 31, 2026.
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Last Action Date Listed September 16, 2026 Action Mr. Burchett (for himself and Mr. Fuller) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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President Donald Trump indicated he backs that step, though his energy secretary on Wednesday said a “blanket ban” won’t happen.
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A White House official on Wednesday denied a news report that said the US is preparing a 90-day ban of diesel exports in an attempt to control record prices for fuel widely used by farms, trains and trucks.
Assessments
Boebert made the commitment and publicly called for a temporary diesel-export pause through January 2027. The verified bill text matches the proposed diesel-export prohibition through December 31, 2026, but the verified evidence does not show enactment or an implemented export pause. Because this is an attempt toward an outcome whose period extends beyond the as-of date, and verified evidence does not establish delivery or a documented partial outcome, the promise remains unresolved.