IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1303 
Condemning the Biden administration’s politically motivated ban on liquefied 
natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 14, 2024 
Mr. WEBER of Texas (for himself, Mr. MEUSER, Mrs. BICE, Mr. CLOUD, Mr. 
FULCHER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. SELF, Mr. CARTER of Texas, Mr. 
BIGGS, Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsyl-
vania, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mrs. LESKO, Mrs. MILLER of Illinois, Mr. ARM-
STRONG, Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina, Mr. DUNN of Florida, Mr. FRY, 
Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. BACON, Mr. ESTES, 
Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. JACKSON of Texas, Mr. 
BUCSHON, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. BABIN, Mr. 
ARRINGTON, Mr. PALMER, Mr. NEHLS, Mr. BEAN of Florida, Mr. TUR-
NER, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. LAWLER, and Mr. SCOTT FRANKLIN of 
Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning the Biden administration’s politically motivated 
ban on liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade 
agreement countries. 
Whereas, on January 26, 2024, President Joe Biden and his 
administration announced a ban on pending approvals of 
liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to non-free trade 
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agreement countries until the Department of Energy can 
update the underlying analyses for authorizations; 
Whereas the Department of Energy has already commis-
sioned 5 studies to examine the effects of United States 
LNG exports, and the results unanimously demonstrate 
the benefits to the United States economy and domestic 
natural gas prices; 
Whereas the Department of Energy is not required to halt 
pending LNG permits while conducting more environ-
mental studies, as President Barack Obama and Presi-
dent Donald Trump conducted studies on liquefied nat-
ural gas without blocking export permits; 
Whereas data from the Energy Information Administration 
demonstrates that the United States exported more LNG 
than any other country in the first half of 2023, and the 
United States set a monthly record of 12,400,000,000 
cubic feet per day in April 2024 as Freeport LNG in-
creased its production; 
Whereas, according to the Department of Energy, the United 
States produces natural gas 41 percent more cleanly than 
Russian natural gas delivered to Europe; 
Whereas President Joe Biden campaigned on killing the fossil 
fuel industry, and this politically motivated decision has 
serious consequences for the United States and allies 
across the world; 
Whereas the United States ample, stable, and reliable pro-
duction of natural gas helps enable exports and ensures 
United States natural gas can compete on the growing 
global market; 
Whereas the energy sector has historically been a pillar of 
strength for the United States economy, fostering innova-
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tion, driving technological advancements, and fueling 
prosperity across the Nation; 
Whereas many LNG companies proactively partner with local 
schools in communities where they operate to train and 
hire labor for high-paying jobs, with skills that are appli-
cable to other jobs within the energy industry; and 
Whereas the Biden administration’s disregard for the eco-
nomic well-being of communities with LNG facilities and 
its residents demonstrates a lack of understanding of the 
critical role that energy plays in supporting United 
States families and communities: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns the Biden administration’s reck-
less suspension of liquefied natural gas export per-
mits; 
(2) calls for immediate action to lift the ban on 
liquefied natural gas export permits to restore con-
fidence in the United States energy sector; 
(3) urges the Biden administration to prioritize 
the interests of United States workers and commu-
nities over partisan political agendas; and 
(4) shall transmit copies of this resolution to 
the President of the United States, the Secretary of 
Energy, and all relevant stakeholders to underscore 
the importance of preserving and advancing the 
United States liquefied natural gas industry. 
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