Protect LNG Act of 2025

This legislation aims to streamline the permitting process for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities by limiting the impact of environmental litigation. It defines "covered applications" as those for LNG export authorizations or for siting, constructing, expanding, or operating LNG facilities that require approval from the Secretary of Energy and either the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the Maritime Administration. A central provision dictates that civil actions challenging environmental reviews for these facilities will not affect the validity of an issued permit, license, or approval. If a court finds an environmental review violates environmental laws, it is prohibited from vacating the permit; instead, it must remand the issue to the relevant federal agency for resolution, and agencies must continue processing all related applications. The bill also grants original and exclusive jurisdiction for judicial review of agency orders concerning covered applications to the U.S. Court of Appeals in the circuit where the facility is located, mandating expedited review for such cases. Additionally, it establishes a strict 90-day limitation for filing judicial review claims after a permit, license, or approval is finalized, unless a shorter period is already specified by law.