United StatesUnlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
What it 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.
More detail
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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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
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History
- 2025
- Dec 8Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).Latest
- Dec 8Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
- Dec 2Received in the Senate.
- Nov 20Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849)
- Vote recorded On Passage. Result: Passed.House
- Nov 20Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
- Nov 20DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949.
- Nov 20The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Nov 20POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1949, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- Nov 20Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)
- Nov 20Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)Passed House
- Nov 20Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 17Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.
- Nov 17Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
- Sep 11Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269.
- Sep 11Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225.
- Jun 25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 25Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.
- Jun 5Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 5Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.
- Jun 3Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- Mar 6Introduced in House
- Mar 6Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced