Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 1949

119th Congress

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Introduced:Mar 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Claudia Tenney

Representative

Republican

NY-24

Cosponsors

43

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This bill removes Department of Energy approval requirements for natural gas imports and exports, giving FERC sole authority to approve LNG terminals and deeming exports to be in the public interest.

Latest Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.

SponsorClaudia Tenney (R-NY)

Introduced3/6/2025

StatusMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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This bill removes Department of Energy approval requirements for natural gas imports and exports, giving FERC sole authority to approve LNG terminals and deeming exports to be in the public interest.

Bill Number: 1949
Sponsor: Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
Introduced: 3/6/2025
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy Area: Energy

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Fact Sheet

Title: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1949
Sponsor: Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced: 3/6/2025
Summary: This bill removes Department of Energy approval requirements for natural gas imports and exports, giving FERC sole authority to approve LNG terminals and deeming exports to be in the public interest.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill removes Department of Energy approval requirements for natural gas imports and exports, giving FERC sole authority to approve LNG terminals and deeming exports to be in the public interest.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025This 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Removes DOE approval for natural gas imports/exports
Gives FERC exclusive authority over LNG facilities
Deems natural gas exports to be in public interest
Streamlines LNG terminal permitting process

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Natural gas producers and LNG exporters would face faster, easier approval to sell gas overseas. This could increase exports but raises concerns about domestic supply and environmental review.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Related Subjects

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Oil and gas

Trade restrictions

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1949, 119th Congress (2025). "Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1949