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HR7176
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

2
Roll Calls
188
Yea (latest vote)
172
Nay (latest vote)
House
2024-02-15 – 2024-02-15

About HR7176

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

Policy Area: Energy

Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX)

Latest Action (2024-02-15): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024This 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

Who Voted How on HR7176

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Vote Breakdown — HR7176

How members voted on HR7176. 730 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Not Voting Failed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Not Voting Failed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Failed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2024-02-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Failed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR7176?

HR7176 is the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX). Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024This 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.

Who sponsored HR7176?

HR7176 was sponsored by Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR7176?

As of 2024-02-15, HR7176 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection..

How did Congress vote on HR7176?

HR7176 has had 2 roll-call votes on record. The most recent: 2024-02-15 — Yea-and-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR7176 cover?

HR7176 is categorized under "Energy." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-energy/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR7176?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.