Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-15 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2024-02-15 | Vote | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649) | House floor actions |
| 2024-02-15 | Vote | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 51). | House floor actions |
| 2024-02-15 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H660-661) | House floor actions |
| 2024-02-15 | Floor | POSTPONED 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. | House floor actions |
| 2024-02-15 | Floor | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. | House floor actions |
| 2024-02-15 | Floor | Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H659) | House floor actions |
| 2024-02-15 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | House floor actions |
| 2024-02-15 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7176. | House floor actions |
| 2024-02-15 | Floor | The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. | House floor actions |
| 2024-02-15 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H649-659) | House floor actions |
| 2024-02-14 | Floor | Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House. | House floor actions |
| 2024-02-13 | Floor | Rules 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. | House floor actions |
| 2024-01-31 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2024-01-31 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |