H.R. 1949 Passed the House Energy

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] Introduced March 6, 2025 Cosponsors 43 (43 R) Latest action December 8, 2025

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Dec 8, 2025 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
  2. Dec 8, 2025 Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).
  3. Dec 2, 2025 Received in the Senate.
  4. Nov 20, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Nov 20, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
  6. Nov 20, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
  7. Nov 20, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)
  8. Nov 20, 2025 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1949, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  9. Nov 20, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. Nov 20, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949.
  11. Nov 20, 2025 Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
  12. Nov 20, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849)

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