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Bill · 119th Congress · HR 1949
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
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Introduced 2025-03-06Topic: energy · economy jobs · environmentSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceUnlocking 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.
Sponsors
- August Pfluger Republican sponsor
- 43 cosponsors
Recorded votes
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yeas | Nays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | House roll 304 | On Passage | Passed | 217 | 188 |
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 | Senate | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286. | |
| 2025-12-08 | Senate | Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025). | |
| 2025-12-02 | Senate | Received in the Senate. | refer |
| 2025-11-20 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2025-11-20 | House | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841) | |
| 2025-11-20 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841) | floor pass | |
| 2025-11-20 | House | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851) | |
| 2025-11-20 | House | POSTPONED 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. | |
| 2025-11-20 | House | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | |
| 2025-11-20 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949. | |
| 2025-11-20 | 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. | |
| 2025-11-20 | House | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849) | |
| 2025-11-17 | House | Rules 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. | |
| 2025-11-17 | House | Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II. | report |
| 2025-11-17 | Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II. | report | |
| 2025-09-11 | House | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225. | |
| 2025-09-11 | House | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269. | report |
| 2025-09-11 | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269. | report | |
| 2025-06-25 | House | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23. | refer |
| 2025-06-25 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | refer |
| 2025-06-05 | House | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13. | refer |
| 2025-06-05 | House | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | refer |
| 2025-06-03 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | refer |
| 2025-03-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2025-03-06 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-03-06 | Introduced in House | introduce |