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Energy and EmergenciesH.R. 1949Comments

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

Official title: To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.

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  2. Committee, done
  3. Floor Vote, done
  4. Outcome, current stage

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What This Bill Does

This bill repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, including requirements for Department of Energy (DOE) approval and related provisions that address free trade agreements.

In addition, the bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications to authorize the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities (e.g., liquefied natural gas terminals) to export natural gas to foreign countries or import natural gas from foreign countries. (Currently, DOE authorizes the export or import of natural gas, and FERC authorizes related facilities.)

In determining whether to approve or deny an application, FERC must deem the exportation or importation of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest.

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Timeline

  1. SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).
  2. SenateReceived in the Senate.
  3. House floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849)
  4. Floor Vote
  5. Passed the House
  6. House floor actionsSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.
  7. House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269.
  8. House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  9. House committee actionsSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  10. House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  11. Library of CongressIntroduced in House
  12. House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  13. Introduced
  14. Committee

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