Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

Summary

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024 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.

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Timeline

1. 31 January 2024

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 January 2024

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 31 January 2024

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 February 2024

   Reported

   Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.

   Source: Floor

5. 14 February 2024

   Passed

   Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.

   Source: Floor

6. 15 February 2024

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

7. 15 February 2024

   Vote

   On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)

   Source: Floor

8. 15 February 2024

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)

   Source: Floor

9. 15 February 2024

   Vote

   On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 51).

   Source: Floor

10. 15 February 2024

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

    Source: Floor

11. 15 February 2024

    Floor

    Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H659)

    Source: Floor

12. 15 February 2024

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

13. 15 February 2024

    Floor

    The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.

    Source: Floor

14. 15 February 2024

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H649-659)

    Source: Floor

Votes

Versions

• Engrossed in House · 15 February 2024 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 31 January 2024 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 15 February 2024

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 15 February 2024

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• Passed House

  summary · EN · 15 February 2024

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 31 January 2024

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 31 January 2024

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 31 January 2024

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Sponsors

• Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · R · Sponsor
• Debbie Lesko · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Henry Cuellar · D · Cosponsor
• Mary Peltola · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Dan Newhouse · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Chuck Edwards · R · Cosponsor
• Morgan Luttrell · R · Cosponsor
• Jake Ellzey · R · Cosponsor
• John Carter · R · Cosponsor
• Greg Pence · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Richard Hudson · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
• Russell Fry · R · Cosponsor
• Kelly Armstrong · R · Cosponsor
• Pete Sessions · R · Cosponsor
• Stephanie Bice · R · Cosponsor
• Dan Crenshaw · R · Cosponsor
• Julia Letlow · R · Cosponsor
• Kevin Hern · R · Cosponsor
• Troy Balderson · R · Cosponsor
• Brian Babin · R · Cosponsor
• Neal Dunn · R · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Lower Energy Costs Act
• related to → Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
• related to → Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
• related to → Lower Energy Costs Act
• related to → Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
• related to ← Providing consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
• related to ← Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025