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H.R.1130 / 118th Congress

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

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.

Official summary

Version 07 · Reported to House · Mar 23, 2023

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.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] · R–OH

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
7 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.

  4. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-18.

  5. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-18.

  6. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.

  7. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  8. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 9 .

  9. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

  11. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  12. Introduced in House

  13. Introduced in House

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