Recognizing the benefits of natural gas to the United States economy and environment, and recognizing natural gas as an affordable and "green" energy.

House Resolution

H.Res. 57

119th Congress

Recognizing the benefits of natural gas to the United States economy and environment, and recognizing natural gas as an affordable and "green" energy.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Hakeem S. Jeffries

Representative

Democratic

NY-8

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This resolution recognizes domestically produced natural gas as affordable and green energy necessary for U.S. energy dominance. It supports increased domestic production, expanded infrastructure, removal of production barriers, and expedited approval of LNG export facilities. The resolution advocates for a broad energy approach while positioning natural gas as an environmentally beneficial fuel source.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution recognizes domestically produced natural gas as affordable and green energy necessary for U.S. energy dominance. It supports increased domestic production, expanded infrastructure, removal of production barriers, and expedited approval of LNG export facilities. The resolution advocates for a broad energy approach while positioning natural gas as an environmentally beneficial fuel source.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution recognizes domestically produced natural gas as affordable, green, and necessary for the United States to be energy dominant while asserting that the United States should take a broad approach to meet energy needs. It also supports efforts to increase domestic production of natural gas and natural gas infrastructure, identify and remove barriers to the production of natural gas, and expedite the approval of liquefied natural gas export facilities in the United States.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes natural gas as affordable and green energy
Supports increased domestic natural gas production
Calls for expanded natural gas infrastructure
Advocates removing barriers to production
Supports expedited LNG export facility approvals

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution reflects the ongoing debate about natural gas role in energy policy. Supporters emphasize its lower carbon emissions compared to coal and its role in grid reliability. Critics dispute labeling natural gas as green given methane emissions and climate impacts. The resolution signals congressional support for fossil fuel development as part of energy independence strategy.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

57, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing the benefits of natural gas to the United States economy and environment, and recognizing natural gas as an affordable and "green" energy.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-57