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Introduced
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
In Committee
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Natural Gas Act to provide for expanded natural gas exports.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to provide for expanded natural gas exports. Specifically, it directs the Department of Energy to expedite the approval process for applications to export natural gas to any nation, except those subject to U.S. sanctions or trade restrictions, or those designated by the President or Congress for national security reasons. The bill also states that no order is required to authorize the export or import of natural gas to or from Canada or Mexico. The purpose of the bill is to lead to increased investment and development of domestic natural gas supplies, which will contribute to job growth and economic development.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (40)
August Pfluger (R)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Michael Burgess (R),
Jerry Carl (R),
David Cawthorn (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Tom Cole (R),
Lou Correa (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Tony Gonzales (R),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
James Hagedorn (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
French Hill (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Jake LaTurner (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Brian Mast (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Burgess Owens (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Chip Roy (R),
Tim Ryan (D),
Van Taylor (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
David Valadao (R),
Filemón Vela (D),
Randy Weber (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. (on 04/21/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2705/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2705/BILLS-117hr2705ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2705/BILLS-117hr2705ih.pdf.pdf |
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