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HOUSE 1949119th CongressRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

Last Action
12/8/2025

Actions

  • 2025-12-08Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
  • 2025-12-08Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).
  • 2025-12-02Received in the Senate.
  • 2025-11-20Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-11-20On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
  • 2025-11-20Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
  • 2025-11-20Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)
  • 2025-11-20POSTPONED 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.
  • 2025-11-20The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2025-11-20DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949.
  • 2025-11-20Rule 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.
  • 2025-11-20Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849)
  • 2025-11-17Rules 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.
  • 2025-11-17Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.
  • 2025-11-17Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-03-06 (00)

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

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.

Cosponsors (20)

  • John Joyce (R-PA)
  • Julia Letlow (R-LA)
  • Victoria Spartz (R-IN)
  • Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
  • Stephanie Bice (R-OK)
  • Roger Williams (R-TX)
  • Troy Balderson (R-OH)
  • Craig Goldman (R-TX)
  • Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
  • Randy Weber (R-TX)
  • Jodey Arrington (R-TX)
  • Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
  • Jake Ellzey (R-TX)
  • Pete Sessions (R-TX)
  • Brian Babin (R-TX)
  • John Carter (R-TX)
  • Clay Higgins (R-LA)
  • Carol Miller (R-WV)
  • Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
  • Gabe Evans (R-CO)

Subjects

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
  • Oil and gas
  • Trade restrictions
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