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H.R. 2705

Referred to Committee

Natural Gas Export Expansion Act

Introduced 4/20/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

4/21/2021 • House

Summary

Natural Gas Export Expansion Act

This bill revises requirements regarding natural gas imports or exports to expand the expedited application and approval process to any nation, even if not a party to a free trade agreement with the United States, that is not specifically excluded by this bill.

The bill excludes any nation subject to sanctions or trade restrictions imposed by the United States or excluded by the President or Congress for national security reasons.

Introduced in House • 4/20/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
CanadaLatin AmericaMexicoOil and gasTrade restrictions

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (40)

Party Breakdown

5
Democrats
35
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Republican • TX-11

Sponsored 4/20/2021

Cosponsors (39)

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Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]

D-TX-28

Joined 4/20/2021

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Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]

R-TX-26

Joined 4/21/2021

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Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]

R-OK-4

Joined 4/21/2021

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Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2]

R-KS-2

Joined 4/21/2021

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Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]

R-SC-3

Joined 4/21/2021

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Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]

R-OK-2

Joined 4/21/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 20, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee Review

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Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House4/20/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors39