Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
House Passes Bill to Strip Export Limits on U.S. LNG, Boosting Global Energy Sales
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
217–188
Key Points
- This bill removes existing legal hurdles that limit how the United States buys and sells natural gas with other countries. It aims to make the U.S. a bigger player in the global energy market by making it much easier to ship gas overseas.
- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission would become the main authority for building new gas terminals. Under this plan, the commission must automatically assume that exporting or importing gas is in the public interest, which removes a major step that often slows down or stops these projects.
- Energy companies and workers in the natural gas industry would likely see more business and construction projects. However, some groups worry that sending more gas abroad could leave less for Americans, potentially leading to higher heating and electricity bills at home.
- The President would still keep the power to stop gas shipments for national security reasons. This includes blocking sales to countries that are officially labeled as state sponsors of terrorism or those facing U.S. economic sanctions.
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Milestones
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Received in the Senate.
The Senate has received the House-passed bill and will decide whether to take it up.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Passage
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
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