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Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

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HouseOn Passage · 11/20/25PassageThe 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
  • Democratic11 Yea · 188 Nay · 14 Not voting
  • Republican205 Yea · 0 Nay · 13 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

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
43
Introduced
3/6/25
Policy area
Energy
Status
3/6/25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3/6/25Introduced in House
6/3/25Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
6/5/25Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.
6/5/25Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
6/25/25Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.
6/25/25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
9/11/25Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225.
9/11/25Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269.
11/17/25Rules 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.
11/17/25Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.
11/20/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11/20/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
11/20/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
11/20/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)
11/20/25POSTPONED 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.
11/20/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11/20/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949.
11/20/25Rule 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.
11/20/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849)
12/2/25Received in the Senate.
12/8/25Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
12/8/25Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).