H.R. 7176 — 118th Congress
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
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118th CongressLatest action
Feb 15, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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As of Feb 15, 2024Passed House
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
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.
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Roll-call votes
2 on recordFeb 15, 2024 · On Passage
Full roll callYea — 224: 214 R · 9 D · 1 I
Nay — 200: 200 D
Not Voting — 7: 4 R · 3 D
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Judy Chu | CA |
| Dean Phillips | MN |
| Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | VA |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | FL |
| Harold Rogers | KY |
| Roger Williams | TX |
| Mike Gallagher | WI |
Feb 15, 2024 · On Motion to Recommit
Full roll callYea — 209: 209 D
Nay — 213: 212 R · 1 I
Not Voting — 9: 6 R · 3 D
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Judy Chu | CA |
| Dean Phillips | MN |
| Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | VA |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | FL |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | GA |
| Andy Barr | KY |
| Harold Rogers | KY |
| Roger Williams | TX |
| Mike Gallagher | WI |
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