Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Vote | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841) | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851) | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | POSTPONED 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. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849) | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-17 | Floor | Rules 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. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-17 | Committee | Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II. | House floor actions |
| 2025-09-11 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225. | House floor actions |
| 2025-09-11 | Committee | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269. | House floor actions |
| 2025-06-25 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23. | House committee actions |
| 2025-06-25 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | House committee actions |
| 2025-06-05 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13. | House committee actions |
| 2025-06-05 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | House committee actions |
| 2025-06-03 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House committee actions |
| 2025-03-06 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2025-03-06 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |