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Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Passage · 2/15/24PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic9 Yea · 200 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Republican215 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

This 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.)

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Sponsor
Rep. August Pfluger ( Republican · TX-11)
Cosponsors
31
Introduced
1/31/24
Policy area
Energy
Status
1/31/24Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
1/31/24Introduced in House
2/13/24Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
2/14/24Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.
2/15/24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2/15/24On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)
2/15/24Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)
2/15/24On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 51).
2/15/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H660-661)
2/15/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7176, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Watson Coleman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2/15/24The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2/15/24Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H659)
2/15/24The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2/15/24DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7176.
2/15/24The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
2/15/24Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H649-659)