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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Crossed Over
12/02/2025
12/02/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
AI Summary
This bill, called the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025, fundamentally reforms the approval process for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and imports by giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for LNG terminal siting, construction, expansion, and operation. The bill eliminates previous restrictions by automatically deeming natural gas exports and imports to be in the public interest, effectively streamlining the approval process. Importantly, the legislation preserves presidential authority to prohibit imports or exports under existing national security and sanctions laws, including for countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism. The bill also maintains existing federal agency authorities related to LNG facilities, ensuring that other regulatory oversight mechanisms remain intact. By simplifying the regulatory framework, the bill aims to enhance the United States' global leadership in natural gas trade and potentially increase domestic energy sector opportunities by reducing bureaucratic barriers to LNG terminal development and international gas transactions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (44)
August Pfluger (R)*,
Mark Alford (R),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Troy Balderson (R),
Tom Barrett (R),
Michael Baumgartner (R),
Aaron Bean (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
John Carter (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Gabe Evans (R),
Craig Goldman (R),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
John Joyce (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Laurel Lee (R),
Julia Letlow (R),
Morgan Luttrell (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Robert Onder (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Jefferson Shreve (R),
Victoria Spartz (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286. (on 12/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1949/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1949/BILLS-119hr1949pcs.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1949/BILLS-119hr1949eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1949/BILLS-119hr1949rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1949/BILLS-119hr1949ih.pdf |
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