US HR647

Bill

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

Introduced
01/31/2023

In Committee
02/10/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.

AI Summary

This bill, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023, aims to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas. Specifically, it would amend the Natural Gas Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities to export or import natural gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. The bill also clarifies that the President's authority to prohibit imports or exports for national security reasons or under other laws imposing sanctions on foreign persons or governments is not affected.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Bill Johnson (R)*,

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. (on 02/10/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/647/all-info

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/647/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr647/BILLS-118hr647ih.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1	Lower Energy Costs Act TAPP American Resources Act Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1.	Related
HR1130	Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 712 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 1130 and H. Res. 684. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, under a structured rule; H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; and H.Res. 684, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.	Same As
HR2811	Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023	Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.	Related
HR7176	Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Related
HR8997	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8997 would be postponed.	Related
S947	Lower Energy Costs Act Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Related

Bill

Bill Name

Last Action

Type

HR1

Lower Energy Costs Act TAPP American Resources Act Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act

The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1.

HR1130

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 712 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 1130 and H. Res. 684. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, under a structured rule; H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; and H.Res. 684, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.

Same As

HR2811

Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023

Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.

HR7176

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

HR8997

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8997 would be postponed.

S947

Lower Energy Costs Act Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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