# Heinrich Introduces SPR Modernization Bill

On October 29, 2026, Senator Martin Heinrich introduced the Strategic Petroleum Readiness and Long-Term Modernization Act. If enacted, the bill would require a long-range review of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), a proposed implementation schedule within 180 days of enactment, and periodic updates to its long-term maintenance plan. It does not establish a procurement, identify funding, or announce a solicitation, but the required planning could lead to future DOE needs for SPR infrastructure assessment, maintenance, and modernization.

- Contractors providing energy-infrastructure assessment, maintenance, or modernization services can assess their capabilities against the potential work areas described in the bill; any opportunity remains contingent on enactment and subsequent DOE planning.
- The 180-day schedule provision would run from enactment, not from the bill’s introduction, so no implementation deadline is established yet.
- Procurement teams should track congressional action and DOE planning related to the SPR, as identified in the signal, for details that could clarify future requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Policy, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- U.S. Congress

### Sources
- [Heinrich Introduces Legislation Aimed at... | Senator Martin Heinrich](https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-introduces-legislation-aimed-at-boosting-depleted-us-strategic-petroleum-reserve) - Heinrich Senate