The Continuing Robust and Uninhibited Drilling and Exporting Act or CRUDE Act seeks to change how the U.S. government can control the export of crude oil. It amends existing laws by outlining conditions under which oil exports could be restricted, including...
Simple Explanation
The CRUDE Act is a plan to set new rules for when the President can stop other countries from buying oil from the U.S. if it would hurt the U.S. jobs or make oil too expensive. It makes sure special leaders agree on a problem before stopping the sales.