118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 647Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.

Energy
Introduced Jan 31, 2023
Last action Feb 10, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 31, 2023
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Referred
Feb 10, 2023
E&C
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Feb 10, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.