Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023

This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for U.S. natural gas export facilities (including LNG terminals) to foreign countries. It removes existing requirements for other federal agencies to review such projects, though it preserves their roles in other areas. The bill also adds a new provision clarifying that the President retains authority under existing laws (like sanctions or national security powers) to block exports, including to countries designated as "state sponsors of terrorism." The bill directly affects LNG exporters, FERC, and the President’s national security decision-making regarding gas exports.