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Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 (H.R. 1949)

Introduced
Introduced 3/6/2025•119th Congress•House

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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.

12/8/2025 • Senate

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 3/6/2025

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Topics & Subjects

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

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (44)

Party Breakdown

0
Democrats
44
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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

Republican • TX-11

Sponsored 3/6/2025

Cosponsors (43)

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Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]

R-PA-13

Joined 3/6/2025

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Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]

R-LA-5

Joined 3/6/2025

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Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]

R-IN-5

Joined 3/6/2025

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Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]

R-CO-4

Joined 3/6/2025

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Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]

R-TX-25

Joined 3/6/2025

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 6, 2025

Committee Review

June 5, 2025

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.

Floor Debate

November 20, 2025

Passed Chamber

November 20, 2025

Other Chamber

December 2, 2025

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Placed on Calendar Senate12/8/2025
Engrossed in House11/20/2025
Reported in House9/11/2025
Introduced in House3/6/2025

Related Bills (1)

H.Res. 879

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors43

Sources and method

· Record updated Jul 17, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Jul 17, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:33 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Mar 6, 2025 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:33 PM ET
  • House roll-call votesOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
    Roll-call results on this bill
    Latest roll call Nov 20, 2025 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:33 PM ET
  • CBO cost estimatesCongressional Budget Office
    Cost estimates
    Latest estimate Sep 26, 2025 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:33 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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