Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

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Summary

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025This 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov · as of Jul 11, 2026

How it has moved

1. December 8, 2025Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
2. December 8, 2025Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).
3. December 2, 2025Received in the Senate.
4. November 20, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5. November 20, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
6. November 20, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
7. November 20, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)
8. November 20, 2025POSTPONED 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.
9. November 20, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10. November 20, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949.