Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
- Introduced Feb 21
- Committee Feb 21
- Passed House Next
- Passed Senate Not yet
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Feb 21, 2023Next: House vote
1133d ago Sep 21, 2023: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 712 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 1130 and H. Res. 684. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, under a structured rule; H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; and H.Res. 684, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.
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Summary
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
Full summary2 paragraphs
This bill repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, including restrictions related to free trade agreements.
In addition, the bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for 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.
Library of Congress summary, Mar 23, 2023
Summary versions
- Reported to HouseMar 23, 2023
- Introduced in HouseFeb 21, 2023
Actions
- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 712 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 1130 and H. Res. 684. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, under a structured rule; H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; and H.Res. 684, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.Sep 21, 2023
- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 699 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1130, H. Res. 684 and H.R. 5525. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; H.Res. 684, under a closed rule; and H.R. 5525, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.Sep 19, 2023
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-18.Mar 23, 2023
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.Mar 23, 2023
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.Mar 9, 2023
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.Mar 9, 2023
- HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.Feb 28, 2023
- HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 9 .Feb 28, 2023
- HouseIntroduced in HouseFeb 21, 2023
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Feb 21, 2023
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.Feb 21, 2023
Bill record
Text versions2
- Reported in HouseMar 23, 2023PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseFeb 21, 2023PDF: Introduced in House
Committees1
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReported By Mar 23, 2023Markup By, Mar 10, 2023Referred To, Feb 21, 2023
- Subcommittee: Energy SubcommitteeReported by
Sponsor and cosponsors7 cosponsors
- Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH-6)Sponsor, Feb 21, 2023
- Jeff Duncan (R-SC-3)Joined Feb 27, 2023
- Mike Garcia (R-CA-27)Joined Feb 27, 2023
- Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)Joined Feb 27, 2023
- H. Griffith (R-VA-9)Joined Mar 7, 2023
- John Curtis (R-UT-3)Joined Mar 7, 2023
- Larry Bucshon (R-IN-8)Joined Mar 7, 2023
- Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-8)Joined Mar 10, 2023
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports1
- H. Rept. 118-18Committee report
Titles2
Short titles
- Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023Short Title(s) as Introduced
Official titles
- To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects4
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Oil and gasTrade restrictions
Related bills9
- H.R. 647 118th, Identical bill Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
- H.R. 1 118th, Related bill Lower Energy Costs Act
- S. 947 118th, Related bill Lower Energy Costs Act
- H.R. 2811 118th, Related bill Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
- H.Res. 699 118th, Procedurally related, Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 684) condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5525) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.
- H.Res. 712 118th, Related bill, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 684) condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms.
- H.R. 8997 118th, Related bill Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
- H.R. 7176 118th, Related bill Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
- H.R. 1575 117th, Reintroduction of Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2021
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