Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025
House Bill Would Ban U.S. Natural Gas Exports to Lower Home Energy Prices
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress proposes banning exports of U.S.-produced natural gas to keep gas and electricity prices lower at home.
- The bill would require the President to write a rule that stops exports, with limited exceptions for national interest or national security.
- Any exception would need approval from Congress before it can take effect, adding a check on export carve-outs.
- Supporters argue exports raise U.S. energy bills and price swings; the bill cites studies projecting higher household and industry costs tied to export growth.
- The bill also points to climate and health concerns from more gas production, pipelines, and export terminals, especially near affected communities.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Sen. Edward Markey and Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Yvette Clarke introduced the Lowering American Energy Costs Act to prohibit most U.S. exports of natural gas. The legislation requires any presidential exemption to be approved by a joint resolution of Congress before taking effect.
Rep. Clarke backs bill prohibiting U.S. exports of natural gas abroad
Rep. Yvette Clarke joined fellow Democrats to introduce the Lowering American Energy Costs Act. The bill directs the president to prohibit most U.S. exports of natural gas, a move designed to protect consumers from utility price hikes and reduce greenhouse gases.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025
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