HR1949: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
119th Congress (2025–2027) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
119th Congress (2025–2027) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roll-call votes | 1 |
| Chamber | House |
| Latest vote | 2025-11-20: Passed |
| Latest action | 2025-12-08: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286. |
| Policy area | Energy |
| Official record | Congress.gov |
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.
Subjects: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Oil and gas, Trade restrictions
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | Not voting | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | House | Yea-and-Nay | Passed | 215 | 188 | 27 | Official tally |
HR1949 (Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11].
On 2025-12-08: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
1 recorded vote in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2025-11-20, was "Yea-and-Nay": Passed.