119th Congress
H.R. 1949
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- August Pfluger(R-TX)
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2025
- Policy area
- Energy
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Official text
- Placed on Calendar Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (43)
Original cosponsors (19)
- Brian Babin (R-TX)
- Carol D. Miller (R-WV)
- Clay Higgins (R-LA)
- Craig A. Goldman (R-TX)
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
- Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
- Harriet M. Hageman (R-WY)
- Jake Ellzey (R-TX)
- Jodey C. Arrington (R-TX)
- John Joyce (R-PA)
- John R. Carter (R-TX)
- Julia Letlow (R-LA)
- Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
- Pete Sessions (R-TX)
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX)
- Roger Williams (R-TX)
- Stephanie I. Bice (R-OK)
- Troy Balderson (R-OH)
- Victoria Spartz (R-IN)
Added later (24)
- Gabe Evans (R-CO) · Mar 11, 2025
- Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) · Mar 11, 2025
- Richard Hudson (R-NC) · Mar 11, 2025
- Tracey Mann (R-KS) · Mar 11, 2025
- Addison P. McDowell (R-NC) · Mar 18, 2025
- Gary J. Palmer (R-AL) · Mar 18, 2025
- Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) · Mar 18, 2025
- Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA) · Mar 25, 2025
- Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL) · Mar 25, 2025
- H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) · Mar 25, 2025
- Tim Moore (R-NC) · Mar 26, 2025
- Aaron Bean (R-FL) · Jun 3, 2025
- Michael Lawler (R-NY) · Jun 3, 2025
- Derek Schmidt (R-KS) · Jun 5, 2025
- Joe Wilson (R-SC) · Jun 12, 2025
- Neal P. Dunn (R-FL) · Jun 23, 2025
- Tom Barrett (R-MI) · Jul 15, 2025
- Glenn Thompson (R-PA) · Jul 21, 2025
- Robert F. Onder, Jr. (R-MO) · Jul 22, 2025
- Daniel Meuser (R-PA) · Aug 15, 2025
- Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) · Aug 15, 2025
- Don Bacon (R-NE) · Aug 26, 2025
- Laurel M. Lee (R-FL) · Sep 2, 2025
- Mark Alford (R-MO) · Sep 4, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.)
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 House #304 | On Passage: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286. - Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025). - Dec 2, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate. - Nov 20, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Nov 20, 2025 · House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841) - Nov 20, 2025 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851) - Nov 20, 2025 · 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 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Nov 20, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949. - Nov 20, 2025 · 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 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849) - Nov 17, 2025 · 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 · House
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II. - Sep 11, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225. - Sep 11, 2025 · House
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269. - Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23. - Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jun 5, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13. - Jun 5, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House