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Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-7176| House 
| Updated: 2/15/2024
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (31)
Clay Higgins (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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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
Jan 31, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3704
Introduced in Senate
Jan 31, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 13, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
Feb 14, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.
Feb 15, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H649-659)
Feb 15, 2024
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
Feb 15, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7176.
Feb 15, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 15, 2024
Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H659)
Feb 15, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 15, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7176, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Watson Coleman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 15, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H660-661)
Feb 15, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 51).
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Feb 15, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)
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Feb 15, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 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


  • January 31, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3704
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 31, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 13, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.


  • February 14, 2024
    Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.


  • February 15, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H649-659)


  • February 15, 2024
    The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.


  • February 15, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7176.


  • February 15, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 15, 2024
    Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H659)


  • February 15, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • February 15, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7176, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Watson Coleman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 15, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H660-661)


  • February 15, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 51).
    View Vote


  • February 15, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)
    View Vote


  • February 15, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Energy

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1009: Providing consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-8997: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
  • HR 118-647: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
  • HR 118-2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-1130: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Oil and gasTrade restrictions

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-7176| House 
| Updated: 2/15/2024
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.

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
Jan 31, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3704
Introduced in Senate
Jan 31, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 13, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
Feb 14, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.
Feb 15, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H649-659)
Feb 15, 2024
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
Feb 15, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7176.
Feb 15, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 15, 2024
Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H659)
Feb 15, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 15, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7176, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Watson Coleman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 15, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H660-661)
Feb 15, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 51).
View Vote
Feb 15, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)
View Vote
Feb 15, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 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


  • January 31, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3704
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 31, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 13, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.


  • February 14, 2024
    Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.


  • February 15, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H649-659)


  • February 15, 2024
    The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.


  • February 15, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7176.


  • February 15, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 15, 2024
    Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H659)


  • February 15, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • February 15, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7176, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Watson Coleman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 15, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H660-661)


  • February 15, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 51).
    View Vote


  • February 15, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)
    View Vote


  • February 15, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (31)
Clay Higgins (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1009: Providing consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-8997: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
  • HR 118-647: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
  • HR 118-2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-1130: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Oil and gasTrade restrictions