Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-1130
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Oil and gas
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

 
This bill repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, including (1) a requirement that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorize an order to export or import natural gas only if it is in the public interest, and (2) restrictions related to free trade agreements. 
 
The bill also grants the FERC the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for 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.

action_date: 2023-03-23
text: 

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

 
This bill repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, including restrictions related to free trade agreements. 
 
In addition, the bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for 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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 712 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 1130 and H. Res. 684. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, under a structured rule; H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; and H.Res. 684, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 699 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1130, H. Res. 684 and H.R. 5525. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; H.Res. 684, under a closed rule; and H.R. 5525, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.
action_date: 2023-03-23
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
action_date: 2023-03-23
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-18.
action_date: 2023-03-23
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-18.
action_date: 2023-03-09
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.
action_date: 2023-03-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 9 .
action_date: 2023-02-28
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House