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H.R. 1949 House Energy

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

Introduced
Mar 6, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Pfluger, August (R-TX-11)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: read the second time. placed on senate legislative calendar under general orders. calendar no. 286 on Dec 8, 2025.

  1. House Introduced in House Mar 6, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mar 6, 2025
  3. House Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. Jun 3, 2025
  4. House Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Jun 5, 2025
  5. House Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13. Jun 5, 2025
  6. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Jun 25, 2025
  7. House Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23. Jun 25, 2025
  8. House Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269. Sep 11, 2025
  9. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225. Sep 11, 2025
  10. House Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II. Nov 17, 2025
  11. House Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80. Nov 17, 2025
  12. House Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849) Nov 20, 2025
  13. House Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80. Nov 20, 2025
  14. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949. Nov 20, 2025
  15. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Nov 20, 2025
  16. House POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1949, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. Nov 20, 2025
  17. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851) Nov 20, 2025
  18. House Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841) Nov 20, 2025
  19. House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841) Nov 20, 2025
  20. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Nov 20, 2025
  21. House
    On Passage Nov 20, 2025
    Agreed Yea 217 Nay 188 Roll Call
  22. Senate Received in the Senate. Dec 2, 2025
  23. Senate Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025). Dec 8, 2025
  24. Senate Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286. Dec 8, 2025

Cosponsors

43

Subjects

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Oil and gasTrade restrictions

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    • [Reported By, Nov 17, 2025]
    • [Reported By, Sep 11, 2025]
    • [Markup By, Jun 25, 2025]
    • [Referred To, Mar 6, 2025]

Summary

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025This bill repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, including requirements for Department of Energy (DOE) approval and related provisions that address free trade agreements.In addition, the bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications to authorize the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities (e.g., liquefied natural gas terminals) to export natural gas to foreign countries or import natural gas from foreign countries. (Currently, DOE authorizes the export or import of natural gas, and FERC authorizes related facilities.)In determining whether to approve or deny an application, FERC must deem the exportation or importation of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest.

[Summary as of: Introduced in House]

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