Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
- Introduced Mar 6
- Committee Mar 6
- Passed House Nov 20
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Nov 20, 2025Next: Senate vote
324d ago Dec 8, 2025: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
Final votes
House 217-188
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Votes
House roll 304
On Passage
R 206-0 D 11-188
217-188
Passed
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Summary
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
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, Mar 6, 2025
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseMar 6, 2025
Actions
- SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).Dec 8, 2025
- SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.Dec 8, 2025
- SenateReceived in the Senate.Dec 2, 2025
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Nov 20, 2025
- HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)Nov 20, 2025
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)Nov 20, 2025
- HousePOSTPONED 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.Nov 20, 2025
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.Nov 20, 2025
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949.Nov 20, 2025
- HouseRule 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.Nov 20, 2025
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849)Nov 20, 2025
- HouseRules 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.Nov 17, 2025
All actions22
- HouseSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.Nov 17, 2025
- HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269.Sep 11, 2025
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225.Sep 11, 2025
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJun 25, 2025
- HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.Jun 25, 2025
- HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJun 5, 2025
- HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.Jun 5, 2025
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.Jun 3, 2025
- HouseIntroduced in HouseMar 6, 2025
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Mar 6, 2025
Bill record
Text versions4
- Placed on Calendar SenateDec 8, 2025PDF: Placed on Calendar Senate
- Engrossed in HouseNov 20, 2025PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseSep 11, 2025PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseMar 6, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
Committees1
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReported By Nov 17, 2025Reported By, Sep 11, 2025Markup By, Jun 25, 2025Referred To, Mar 6, 2025
- Subcommittee: Energy SubcommitteeReported by
Sponsor and cosponsors43 cosponsors
- Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX-11)Sponsor, Mar 6, 2025
- Brian Babin (R-TX-36)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Carol Miller (R-WV-1)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Clay Higgins (R-LA-3)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Craig Goldman (R-TX-12)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Harriet Hageman (R-WY)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Jake Ellzey (R-TX-6)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- John Carter (R-TX-31)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- John Joyce (R-PA-13)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Julia Letlow (R-LA-5)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Lauren Boebert (R-CO-4)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Pete Sessions (R-TX-17)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Randy Weber (R-TX-14)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Roger Williams (R-TX-25)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Stephanie Bice (R-OK-5)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Victoria Spartz (R-IN-5)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
- Gabe Evans (R-CO-8)Joined Mar 11, 2025
- Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-6)Joined Mar 11, 2025
- Richard Hudson (R-NC-9)Joined Mar 11, 2025
- Tracey Mann (R-KS-1)Joined Mar 11, 2025
- Addison McDowell (R-NC-6)Joined Mar 18, 2025
- Gary Palmer (R-AL-6)Joined Mar 18, 2025
- Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-8)Joined Mar 18, 2025
- Andrew Clyde (R-GA-9)Joined Mar 25, 2025
- Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12)Joined Mar 25, 2025
- H. Griffith (R-VA-9)Joined Mar 25, 2025
- Tim Moore (R-NC-14)Joined Mar 26, 2025
- Aaron Bean (R-FL-4)Joined Jun 3, 2025
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)Joined Jun 3, 2025
- Derek Schmidt (R-KS-2)Joined Jun 5, 2025
- Joe Wilson (R-SC-2)Joined Jun 12, 2025
- Neal Dunn (R-FL-2)Joined Jun 23, 2025
- Tom Barrett (R-MI-7)Joined Jul 15, 2025
- Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15)Joined Jul 21, 2025
- Robert Onder (R-MO-3)Joined Jul 22, 2025
- Daniel Meuser (R-PA-9)Joined Aug 15, 2025
- Michael Baumgartner (R-WA-5)Joined Aug 15, 2025
- Don Bacon (R-NE-2)Joined Aug 26, 2025
- Laurel Lee (R-FL-15)Joined Sep 2, 2025
- Mark Alford (R-MO-4)Joined Sep 4, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports3
- CBO: H.R. 1949, Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025Sep 26, 2025As reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on September 11, 2025
- H. Rept. 119-269,Part 2Committee report
- H. Rept. 119-269Committee report
Titles2
Short titles
- Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
Official titles
- To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects4
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Oil and gasTrade restrictions
Related bills1
- H.Res. 879 119th, Related bill, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
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