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Protect LNG Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1901| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5290
Protect LNG Act of 2024
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3592
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5290
    Protect LNG Act of 2024


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • September 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3592
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3592: Protect LNG Act of 2025
Civil actions and liabilityEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchJudicial review and appealsLicensing and registrationsOil and gas

Protect LNG Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1901| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5290
Protect LNG Act of 2024
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3592
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5290
    Protect LNG Act of 2024


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • September 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3592
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3592: Protect LNG Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchJudicial review and appealsLicensing and registrationsOil and gas