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Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3545| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export of natural gas produced in the United States. Congressional findings emphasize that natural gas exports consistently lead to increased domestic gas and electricity prices. For example, studies project that unconstrained liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports could raise wholesale domestic natural gas prices by 31 percent by 2050, potentially costing households an additional $122 annually and the industrial sector $125 billion. The legislation notes that the United States is already the world's largest producer and exporter of LNG, setting new records for export volumes. It also highlights that natural gas, primarily methane, is a dangerous greenhouse gas, and its infrastructure causes significant negative health outcomes for communities. To mitigate these impacts and keep domestic energy costs low, the bill mandates the President to promulgate a rule prohibiting natural gas exports, allowing only limited exemptions for national interest without raising residential costs critical national security for the U.S. or allies , which must be approved by a joint resolution of Congress .
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Dec 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6851
Introduced in House
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • December 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6851
    Introduced in House

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6851: Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025

Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3545| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This bill seeks to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export of natural gas produced in the United States. Congressional findings emphasize that natural gas exports consistently lead to increased domestic gas and electricity prices. For example, studies project that unconstrained liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports could raise wholesale domestic natural gas prices by 31 percent by 2050, potentially costing households an additional $122 annually and the industrial sector $125 billion. The legislation notes that the United States is already the world's largest producer and exporter of LNG, setting new records for export volumes. It also highlights that natural gas, primarily methane, is a dangerous greenhouse gas, and its infrastructure causes significant negative health outcomes for communities. To mitigate these impacts and keep domestic energy costs low, the bill mandates the President to promulgate a rule prohibiting natural gas exports, allowing only limited exemptions for national interest without raising residential costs critical national security for the U.S. or allies , which must be approved by a joint resolution of Congress .
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Dec 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6851
Introduced in House
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • December 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6851
    Introduced in House
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6851: Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted