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LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-381| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (31)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025," significantly amends the Natural Gas Act by altering the criteria for approving natural gas exports. It mandates that the Secretary of Energy must issue an order authorizing natural gas exports only if the proposed exportation is found to be consistent with the public interest , based on new, specific considerations. These considerations include whether the export will significantly contribute to climate change , materially increase energy prices for U.S. consumers, or create a disproportionate cumulative burden on environmental justice communities. To make this public interest finding, the Secretary must conduct detailed assessments. A climate change assessment will quantify lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions using a 20-year global warming potential for methane, compare emissions to net-zero goals, and evaluate impacts on clean energy alternatives. An economic assessment will analyze the impact on all U.S. consumers, including specific subgroups like low-income families and small businesses. An environmental justice assessment will consider cumulative environmental burdens, impacts on local fisheries, and racial/socioeconomic disparities in affected communities. The bill also requires robust public participation , ensuring access for communities with environmental justice concerns, and declares that export authorization orders will be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act, effectively terminating a previous categorical exclusion for such approvals.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10207
LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2024
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10207
    LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2024


  • January 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Alternative and renewable resourcesClimate change and greenhouse gasesDepartment of EnergyEnergy pricesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresMarine and inland water transportationOil and gasPublic participation and lobbyingTrade restrictions

LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-381| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
This bill, titled the "LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025," significantly amends the Natural Gas Act by altering the criteria for approving natural gas exports. It mandates that the Secretary of Energy must issue an order authorizing natural gas exports only if the proposed exportation is found to be consistent with the public interest , based on new, specific considerations. These considerations include whether the export will significantly contribute to climate change , materially increase energy prices for U.S. consumers, or create a disproportionate cumulative burden on environmental justice communities. To make this public interest finding, the Secretary must conduct detailed assessments. A climate change assessment will quantify lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions using a 20-year global warming potential for methane, compare emissions to net-zero goals, and evaluate impacts on clean energy alternatives. An economic assessment will analyze the impact on all U.S. consumers, including specific subgroups like low-income families and small businesses. An environmental justice assessment will consider cumulative environmental burdens, impacts on local fisheries, and racial/socioeconomic disparities in affected communities. The bill also requires robust public participation , ensuring access for communities with environmental justice concerns, and declares that export authorization orders will be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act, effectively terminating a previous categorical exclusion for such approvals.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10207
LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2024
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10207
    LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2024


  • January 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (31)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesClimate change and greenhouse gasesDepartment of EnergyEnergy pricesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresMarine and inland water transportationOil and gasPublic participation and lobbyingTrade restrictions