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Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1130| House 
| Updated: 9/21/2023
Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (7)
Mike Garcia (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7404
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1575
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2021
Feb 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 28, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 9 .
Feb 28, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 9, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 9, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.
Mar 23, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
Mar 23, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-18.
Sep 19, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 699 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1130, H. Res. 684 and H.R. 5525. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; H.Res. 684, under a closed rule; and H.R. 5525, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.
Sep 21, 2023
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.
Jan 31, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3704
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7404
    Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1575
    Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2021


  • February 21, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.


  • February 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 28, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 9 .


  • February 28, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 9, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 9, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.


  • March 23, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.


  • March 23, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-18.


  • September 19, 2023
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 699 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1130, H. Res. 684 and H.R. 5525. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; H.Res. 684, under a closed rule; and H.R. 5525, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.


  • September 21, 2023
    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.


  • January 31, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3704
    Introduced in Senate

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-7176: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
  • HR 118-8997: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
  • HRES 118-712: 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.
  • HR 118-647: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
  • HRES 118-699: 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.
  • HR 118-2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Oil and gasTrade restrictions

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1130| House 
| Updated: 9/21/2023
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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7404
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1575
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2021
Feb 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 28, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 9 .
Feb 28, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 9, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 9, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.
Mar 23, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
Mar 23, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-18.
Sep 19, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 699 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1130, H. Res. 684 and H.R. 5525. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; H.Res. 684, under a closed rule; and H.R. 5525, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.
Sep 21, 2023
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.
Jan 31, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3704
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7404
    Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1575
    Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2021


  • February 21, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.


  • February 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 28, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 9 .


  • February 28, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 9, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 9, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.


  • March 23, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.


  • March 23, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-18.


  • September 19, 2023
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 699 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1130, H. Res. 684 and H.R. 5525. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; H.Res. 684, under a closed rule; and H.R. 5525, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.


  • September 21, 2023
    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.


  • January 31, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3704
    Introduced in Senate
Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (7)
Mike Garcia (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-7176: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
  • HR 118-8997: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
  • HRES 118-712: 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.
  • HR 118-647: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
  • HRES 118-699: 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.
  • HR 118-2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Oil and gasTrade restrictions