HR. 1949Introduced
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
Repeals Natural Gas Act restrictions on natural gas imports and exports and shifts exclusive approval authority for related LNG facilities to FERC
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Repeals Natural Gas Act restrictions on natural gas imports and exports and shifts exclusive approval authority for related LNG facilities to FERC
Key points
- Require public interest treatment
- Transfer LNG facility approval authority
- Repeal DOE export approval requirements
- Repeal free trade agreement provisions
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-12-08 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedEnergyFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Oil and gasTrade restrictions