To amend the Natural Gas Act to establish a deadline for the review of applications for natural gas export and import orders, and for other purposes.

HR 8022 sets a strict 180-day deadline for the Secretary of Energy to approve or deny natural gas export and import applications, directly affecting energy companies seeking permits. If the Secretary misses this deadline, they must report to Congress and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) can then approve the application unless it conflicts with the public interest. The bill also creates a 90-day expedited process for applications involving free trade agreements or low-impact LNG projects (expanding capacity by ≤5 billion cubic feet per day). These changes aim to streamline reviews and reduce delays in natural gas trade approvals.