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H.R. 1130

Reported by Committee

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

Introduced 2/21/2023•118th Congress•House

Latest Action

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 712 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 1130 and H. Res. 684. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, under a structured rule; H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; and H.Res. 684, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.

9/21/2023 • House

Summary

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

This bill repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, including restrictions related to free trade agreements.

In addition, the bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for 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.

Reported to House • 3/23/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Oil and gasTrade restrictions

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (8)

Party Breakdown

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8
Republicans
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Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]

Republican • OH-6

Sponsored 2/21/2023

Cosponsors (7)

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Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

R-OH-12

Joined 2/27/2023

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

R-SC-3

Joined 2/27/2023

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Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27]

R-CA-27

Joined 2/27/2023

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Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]

R-UT-3

Joined 3/7/2023

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Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]

R-IN-8

Joined 3/7/2023

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 21, 2023

Committee Review

February 28, 2023

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 9 .

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House3/23/2023
Introduced in House2/21/2023

Committee Reports (1)

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H.R. 2811

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H.Res. 699

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 684) condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5525) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.

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H.Res. 712

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 684) condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms.

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H.R. 8997

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

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H.R. 7176

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

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H.R. 1575

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2021

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReported by Committee
Cosponsors7