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August Pfluger (R-TX)

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

H.R. 1949 · House bill Energy

A Republican bill with 43 Republican cosponsors · See all 43 cosponsors

Last activity — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.

Waiting for a floor vote in the other chamber

Passed one chamber and is on the other chamber's calendar.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House 217–188
  3. Awaiting Senate
  4. On Senate calendar

What this bill would do

The "Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025" aims to repeal existing restrictions on the export and import of natural gas. It amends the Natural Gas Act to grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of natural gas export and import facilities, including LNG terminals. Under this amendment, the Commission must deem the exportation or importation of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest. The Act also ensures that these changes do not limit the President's authority to impose sanctions on foreign persons or governments. Finally, it maintains provisions regarding countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Scored +6

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The act reduces regulatory barriers for companies involved in the natural gas sector.

  • Scored +5

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill facilitates the construction and operation of LNG terminals and natural gas facilities.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make trade with other countries easier?

    The bill removes restrictions on the export and import of natural gas to facilitate global trade.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?

    The bill is designed to expand rather than reduce the movement and utilization of fossil fuels like natural gas.

  • Scored -3

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    Expanding natural gas and LNG infrastructure may increase reliance on fossil fuels.

  • Scored -2

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill mandates that the Commission deem natural gas trade consistent with the public interest, which may streamline away certain environmental considerations.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

  • The House: the vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President. Passed 217 yes · 188 no

    See who voted how →

    11/20/2025 · Roll call 304 · recorded as “On Passage”