Bill > HR3592

This bill, known as the "Protect LNG Act of 2025", addresses legal challenges to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export and facility applications by establishing new procedures for judicial review and environmental permitting. The legislation defines key terms such as "covered application" (which includes authorizations to export natural gas or site/construct LNG facilities) and "covered facility" (LNG facilities requiring approval from the Secretary of Energy and either the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or Maritime Administration). The bill stipulates that civil actions related to environmental reviews cannot invalidate existing permits for LNG facilities, and if a court finds an environmental review violated existing laws, the court must remand the matter to the relevant federal agency for resolution rather than vacating the permit. Additionally, the bill creates an expedited judicial review process by giving circuit courts of appeals original and exclusive jurisdiction over LNG facility-related cases, requiring rapid case processing, and establishing a 90-day window for filing legal claims after a permit is finalized. The legislation aims to streamline LNG project approvals and reduce potential legal delays by providing a more structured and time-limited review process for environmental and regulatory challenges.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3592/all-info