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H.R. 1949 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
44 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 43 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Pfluger, August (R-TX) (Introduced 03/06/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.63 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 44 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/08/2025 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (03/06/2025)
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
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.
119 HR 1949 EH: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1949
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025.
2.Advancing United States global leadershipSection 3 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b) is amended— (1)by striking subsections (a) through (c); (2)by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively; (3)by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c), and moving such subsection after subsection (b), as so redesignated; (4)in subsection (a), as so redesignated, by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1)The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (in this subsection referred to as the Commission) shall have the exclusive authority to approve or deny an application for authorization for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of a facility to export natural gas from the United States to a foreign country or import natural gas from a foreign country, including an LNG terminal. In determining whether to approve or deny an application under this paragraph, the Commission shall deem the exportation or importation of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest. Except as specifically provided in this Act, nothing in this Act is intended to affect otherwise applicable law related to any Federal agency’s authorities or responsibilities related to facilities to import or export natural gas, including LNG terminals.; and (5)by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) (1)Nothing in this Act limits the authority of the President under the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), part B of title II of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6271 et seq.), the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.), or any other provision of law that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government (including any provision of law that prohibits or restricts United States persons from engaging in a transaction with a sanctioned person or government), including a country that is designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, to prohibit imports or exports. (2)In this subsection, the term state sponsor of terrorism means a country the government of which the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to— (A)section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A)); (B)section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371); (C)section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780); or (D)any other provision of law.. Passed the House of Representatives November 20, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1949 IH: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1949IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 6, 2025Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania, Ms. Letlow, Mrs. Spartz, Ms. Boebert, Mrs. Bice, Mr. Williams of Texas, Mr. Balderson, Mr. Goldman of Texas, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Babin, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, and Ms. Hageman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025.
2.Advancing United States global leadershipSection 3 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b) is amended— (1)by striking subsections (a) through (c); (2)by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively; (3)by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c), and moving such subsection after subsection (b), as so redesignated; (4)in subsection (a), as so redesignated, by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1)The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (in this subsection referred to as the Commission) shall have the exclusive authority to approve or deny an application for authorization for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of a facility to export natural gas from the United States to a foreign country or import natural gas from a foreign country, including an LNG terminal. In determining whether to approve or deny an application under this paragraph, the Commission shall deem the exportation or importation of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest. Except as specifically provided in this Act, nothing in this Act is intended to affect otherwise applicable law related to any Federal agency’s authorities or responsibilities related to facilities to import or export natural gas, including LNG terminals.; and (5)by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) (1)Nothing in this Act limits the authority of the President under the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), part B of title II of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6271 et seq.), the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.), or any other provision of law that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government (including any provision of law that prohibits or restricts United States persons from engaging in a transaction with a sanctioned person or government), including a country that is designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, to prohibit imports or exports. (2)In this subsection, the term state sponsor of terrorism means a country the government of which the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to— (A)section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A)); (B)section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371); (C)section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780); or (D)any other provision of law..
119 HR 1949 PCS: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-08 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 286119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1949IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 2, 2025ReceivedDecember 8 (legislative day, December 4), 2025Read the first timeDecember 8, 2025Read the second time and placed on the calendarAN ACTTo repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025.2.Advancing United States global leadershipSection 3 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b) is amended—(1)by striking subsections (a) through (c); (2)by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively;(3)by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c), and moving such subsection after subsection (b), as so redesignated;(4)in subsection (a), as so redesignated, by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1)The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (in this subsection referred to as the Commission) shall have the exclusive authority to approve or deny an application for authorization for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of a facility to export natural gas from the United States to a foreign country or import natural gas from a foreign country, including an LNG terminal. In determining whether to approve or deny an application under this paragraph, the Commission shall deem the exportation or importation of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest. Except as specifically provided in this Act, nothing in this Act is intended to affect otherwise applicable law related to any Federal agency’s authorities or responsibilities related to facilities to import or export natural gas, including LNG terminals.; and(5)by adding at the end the following new subsection:(d)(1)Nothing in this Act limits the authority of the President under the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), part B of title II of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6271 et seq.), the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.), or any other provision of law that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government (including any provision of law that prohibits or restricts United States persons from engaging in a transaction with a sanctioned person or government), including a country that is designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, to prohibit imports or exports.(2)In this subsection, the term state sponsor of terrorism means a country the government of which the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to— (A)section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A));(B)section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371);(C)section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780); or(D)any other provision of law..Passed the House of Representatives November 20, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.December 8, 2025Read the second time and placed on the calendar
119 HR 1949 RH: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 225119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1949[Report No. 119–269]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 6, 2025Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania, Ms. Letlow, Mrs. Spartz, Ms. Boebert, Mrs. Bice, Mr. Williams of Texas, Mr. Balderson, Mr. Goldman of Texas, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Babin, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, and Ms. Hageman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceSeptember 11, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Evans of Colorado, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Mann, Mr. Shreve, Mr. Luttrell, Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Moore of North Carolina, Mr. Bean of Florida, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Schmidt, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Dunn of Florida, Mr. Barrett, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Onder, Mr. Baumgartner, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Bacon, Ms. Lee of Florida, and Mr. AlfordSeptember 11, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025.2.Advancing United States global leadershipSection 3 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b) is amended—(1)by striking subsections (a) through (c); (2)by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively;(3)by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c), and moving such subsection after subsection (b), as so redesignated;(4)in subsection (a), as so redesignated, by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1)The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (in this subsection referred to as the Commission) shall have the exclusive authority to approve or deny an application for authorization for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of a facility to export natural gas from the United States to a foreign country or import natural gas from a foreign country, including an LNG terminal. In determining whether to approve or deny an application under this paragraph, the Commission shall deem the exportation or importation of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest. Except as specifically provided in this Act, nothing in this Act is intended to affect otherwise applicable law related to any Federal agency’s authorities or responsibilities related to facilities to import or export natural gas, including LNG terminals.; and(5)by adding at the end the following new subsection:(d)(1)Nothing in this Act limits the authority of the President under the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), part B of title II of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6271 et seq.), the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.), or any other provision of law that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government (including any provision of law that prohibits or restricts United States persons from engaging in a transaction with a sanctioned person or government), including a country that is designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, to prohibit imports or exports.(2)In this subsection, the term state sponsor of terrorism means a country the government of which the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to— (A)section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A));(B)section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371);(C)section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780); or(D)any other provision of law..September 11, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/06/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 06/03/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. |
| 06/05/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/05/2025 | House committee actions | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13. |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23. |
| 09/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269. |
| 09/11/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269. |
| 09/11/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225. |
| 11/17/2025 | Library of Congress | Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II. |
| 11/17/2025 | House floor actions | Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II. |
| 11/17/2025 | House floor actions | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80. |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849) |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80. |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949. |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1949, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851) |
| 11/20/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841) |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841) |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/02/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate. |
| 12/08/2025 | Senate | Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025). |
| 12/08/2025 | Senate | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text | Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 11/17/2025 Reported By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 09/11/2025 Reported By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 06/25/2025 Markup By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 03/06/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Energy
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