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US S2083

US S2083
A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to promote economic growth and job creation in the United States, to strengthen strategic partnerships with allies of the United States, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
03/05/2014
In Committee
03/05/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015

Introduced Session

113th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to promote economic growth and job creation in the United States, to strengthen strategic partnerships with allies of the United States, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act," amends the Natural Gas Act to expedite the approval process for exporting natural gas to countries that are members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which is an international organization that deals with the global rules of trade between nations. The bill defines a "World Trade Organization member country" by referencing existing law, specifically the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. The changes made by this bill will apply to any applications for exporting natural gas that are currently pending or filed on or after the date the bill becomes law, aiming to promote economic growth, create jobs in the United States, and strengthen relationships with allied nations.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 03/05/2014)

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