To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 756, H. Res. 699 is laid on the table.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8997 would be postponed.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 9 .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-18.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-18.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
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.
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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.