I will work to prohibit exports of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during military operations against Iran.

Brad Sherman · California · Democratic

policy impact 4.00 specificity 5.00 extraction confidence 98%

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Congressman Brad Sherman introduced the Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act to protect American consumers from rising energy costs and economic instability by halting exports of U.S.-produced crude oil during the ongoing war with Iran.

Sherman introduced legislation to halt U.S. crude oil exports while the war with Iran continues, aiming to lower domestic gas prices and shield consumers.

Congressman Brad Sherman Introduces Bill to Halt U.S. Oil Exports, Shield Americans from Price Spikes Amid Iran War | Congressman Brad Sherman
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He discussed his bill the No U.S. Oil Exports During Iran War Act to halt exports of U.S.-produced crude oil during the ongoing war with Iran, aiming to protect American consumers from rising energy costs and economic instability.

Sherman reiterated support for legislation to halt U.S. crude oil exports during the Iran war.

Over 2,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman Telephone Town Hall | Congressman Brad Sherman
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Congressman Sherman urged President Donald Trump to immediately halt exports of U.S.-produced petroleum during the ongoing hostilities involving Iran... Sherman pressed President Trump to immediately exercise this authority and pause U.S. petroleum exports until hostilities with Iran cease and global energy markets stabilize.

Sherman called for a temporary halt to U.S. petroleum exports during hostilities involving Iran.

Congressman Brad Sherman Demands the Immediate Halt to American Petroleum Exports | Congressman Brad Sherman
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Congressman Sherman will soon introduce the No U.S. Oil Exports During Iran War Act to protect American consumers from rising energy costs and economic instability amid the war with Iran.

Sherman said he would soon introduce legislation to halt U.S. oil exports during the Iran war.

Press Releases | Congressman Brad Sherman
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Evidence

GovInfo records H.R. 8670 as introduced by Rep. Brad Sherman on May 7, 2026 and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs; the bill is titled to prohibit exports of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during military operations against Iran.

Sherman took a concrete legislative step aligned with the promise by introducing a matching bill, but the official record still shows only introduction and referral, not enactment.

partial same_term A for effort

H.R. 8670 (IH) - Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act - BILLS-119hr8670ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Sherman said he introduced the Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act to halt U.S.-produced crude oil exports during the Iran war.

The member’s own office confirms active pursuit of the export prohibition, but it remains a proposed bill rather than a completed policy change.

partial same_term A for effort

Congressman Brad Sherman Introduces Bill to Halt U.S. Oil Exports, Shield Americans from Price Spikes Amid Iran War | Congressman Brad Sherman
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Assessments

partial same_term A for effort

Sherman made a direct legislative attempt that matched the promise by introducing H.R. 8670 to prohibit exports of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during military operations against Iran, but the available record shows only introduction and committee referral, not enactment or implementation. That supports partial credit rather than full delivery.

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