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US S883

Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025


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Introduced
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities to export or import natural gas, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025," amends the Natural Gas Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for siting, constructing, expanding, or operating facilities that export or import liquefied natural gas (LNG). The bill simplifies the existing regulatory process by establishing that FERC will automatically consider such LNG terminal projects to be in the public interest. Additionally, the legislation preserves the President's constitutional and statutory powers to prohibit imports or exports under various existing laws, such as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act. The bill also provides a definition of "state sponsor of terrorism" and ensures that the President retains the ability to block LNG imports or exports from countries that have been determined to support international terrorism. By centralizing the approval process with FERC and streamlining the regulatory framework, the bill aims to potentially expedite LNG terminal development and provide clearer guidelines for international natural gas trade.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 03/06/2025)

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