United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 7176 (118th)
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
Introduced
31 January 2024
Last action
15 February 2024 · Floor
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Mary Peltola, Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11], Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8], Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6], Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7], Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5], Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1], Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
Subjects
Energy
Source updated
5 December 2025
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
31 January 2024
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
31 January 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
31 January 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
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
14 February 2024
Passed
Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.
Source: Floor
15 February 2024
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
15 February 2024
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)
Source: Floor
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
15 February 2024
Vote
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 51).
Source: Floor
15 February 2024
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Source: Floor
15 February 2024
Floor
Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H659)
Source: Floor
15 February 2024
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
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
15 February 2024
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H649-659)
Source: Floor
Votes
15 February 2024 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source
Yes 224 · No 200 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 7
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]Yea
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]Nay
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
15 February 2024 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source
Yes 209 · No 213 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 9
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Nay
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]Nay
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]Yea
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 15 February 2024 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 31 January 2024 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] · 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
- Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] · 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
- Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] · R · Cosponsor
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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
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7176
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/118/hr/7176
- us · 118-hr-7176 · source updated 5 December 2025