US HR1130

Bill

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

Introduced
02/21/2023

In Committee
03/09/2023

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, the bill amends the Natural Gas Act to grant 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 natural gas from the United States to a foreign country or import natural gas from a foreign country, including LNG terminals. The bill also clarifies that the President retains the authority to prohibit imports or exports under various laws related to economic sanctions and national emergencies, including those involving countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (8)

Bill Johnson (R)*, Troy Balderson (R), Larry Bucshon (R), John Curtis (R), Jeff Duncan (R), Mike Garcia (R), Morgan Griffith (R), Debbie Lesko (R),

Last Action

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. (on 09/21/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1130/all-info

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1130/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1130/BILLS-118hr1130rh.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1130/BILLS-118hr1130ih.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
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
HR647	Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.	Same As
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
HRes699	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 684) condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5525) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 756, H. Res. 699 is laid on the table.	Related
HRes712	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 684) condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving t	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	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.

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.

HR647

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

Same As

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.

HRes699

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 684) condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5525) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 756, H. Res. 699 is laid on the table.

HRes712

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 684) condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving t

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

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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