To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
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.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8997 would be postponed.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H649-659)
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7176.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H659)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7176, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Watson Coleman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H660-661)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 51).
Roll Call #51 (House)Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)
Roll Call #52 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)
Roll Call #52 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.