Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
- Introduced Jan 31
- Committee Jan 31
- Passed House Feb 15
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Feb 15, 2024Next: Senate vote
986d ago Feb 15, 2024: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Final votes
House 224-200
2 roll calls on this bill
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Votes
House roll 52
On Passage
R 215-0 D 9-200
224-200
Passed
Procedural votes1
House roll 51
On Motion to Recommit
R 0-213 D 209-0
209-213
Failed
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Summary
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
Full summary3 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Feb 15, 2024
Summary versions
- Passed HouseFeb 15, 2024
- Introduced in HouseJan 31, 2024
Actions
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Feb 15, 2024
- HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)Feb 15, 2024
- HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 51).Feb 15, 2024
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H660-661)Feb 15, 2024
- HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7176, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Watson Coleman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.Feb 15, 2024
- HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.Feb 15, 2024
- HouseMrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H659)Feb 15, 2024
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.Feb 15, 2024
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7176.Feb 15, 2024
- HouseThe resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.Feb 15, 2024
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H649-659)Feb 15, 2024
- HouseRule H. Res. 1009 passed House.Feb 14, 2024
All actions15
- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.Feb 13, 2024
- HouseIntroduced in HouseJan 31, 2024
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Jan 31, 2024
Bill record
Text versions2
- Engrossed in HouseFeb 15, 2024PDF: Engrossed in House
- Introduced in HouseJan 31, 2024PDF: Introduced in House
Committees1
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To Jan 31, 2024
Sponsor and cosponsors31 cosponsors
- Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX-11)Sponsor, Jan 31, 2024
- Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-8)Joined Feb 7, 2024
- Gary Palmer (R-AL-6)Joined Feb 7, 2024
- Keith Self (R-TX-3)Joined Feb 7, 2024
- Randy Weber (R-TX-14)Joined Feb 7, 2024
- Carol Miller (R-WV-1)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Clay Higgins (R-LA-3)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Erin Houchin (R-IN-9)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Greg Pence (R-IN-6)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA-14)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Jake Ellzey (R-TX-6)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- John Carter (R-TX-31)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Mary Peltola (D-AK)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-8)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Richard Hudson (R-NC-9)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Thomas Kean (R-NJ-7)Joined Feb 9, 2024
- Brian Babin (R-TX-36)Joined Feb 13, 2024
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2)Joined Feb 13, 2024
- Harriet Hageman (R-WY)Joined Feb 13, 2024
- Julia Letlow (R-LA-5)Joined Feb 13, 2024
- Kelly Armstrong (R-ND)Joined Feb 13, 2024
- Kevin Hern (R-OK-1)Joined Feb 13, 2024
- Neal Dunn (R-FL-2)Joined Feb 13, 2024
- PETE SESSIONS (R-TX-17)Joined Feb 13, 2024
- Roger Williams (R-TX-25)Joined Feb 13, 2024
- Russell Fry (R-SC-7)Joined Feb 13, 2024
- Stephanie Bice (R-OK-5)Joined Feb 13, 2024
- Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)Joined Feb 13, 2024
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports0
No cost estimate or committee report yet
Titles2
Short titles
- Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024Short 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 bills7
- H.Res. 1009 118th, Procedurally related Providing consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
- H.R. 1 118th, Related bill Lower Energy Costs Act
- H.R. 647 118th, Related bill Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
- H.R. 2811 118th, Related bill Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
- S. 947 118th, Related bill Lower Energy Costs Act
- H.R. 8997 118th, Related bill Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
- H.R. 1130 118th, Related bill Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
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