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This bill, titled the "Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025," proposes to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to ban the export of natural gas produced in the United States. The bill's findings section cites various government analyses and studies, including those from the Energy Information Administration and the Department of Energy, which suggest that exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG), a process where natural gas is cooled into a liquid for easier transport, leads to higher domestic natural gas and electricity prices for both households and industries. The bill's core provision would require the President to issue a rule prohibiting the export of U.S. natural gas, with the stated purpose of keeping domestic energy costs low. However, it includes provisions for potential exemptions if the President determines that such exports are consistent with the national interest and will not unreasonably raise costs for residential consumers, or if they are critical for the national security of the United States or its strategic international partners or allies. Importantly, any such exemption would require approval by a joint resolution of Congress.

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