The "Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025" significantly amends the Natural Gas Act by centralizing regulatory authority over natural gas import and export facilities. It grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities, including LNG terminals, for both exporting and importing natural gas. A key provision mandates that FERC, when evaluating these applications, shall deem the importation or exportation of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest . This change streamlines the approval process by removing the need for separate public interest determinations by other agencies. The bill also clarifies that its provisions do not affect other applicable laws related to federal agency authority over these facilities, except as explicitly stated. Furthermore, the legislation includes a rule of construction affirming that it does not limit the President's existing authority to prohibit imports or exports under various statutes. This includes powers related to national emergencies, sanctions against foreign persons or governments, and actions against state sponsors of terrorism, ensuring national security considerations remain paramount.