Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act of 2023

The Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act of 2023 creates a faster approval process for U.S. natural gas exports to specific allied nations, including Ukraine, Taiwan, and others (Cyprus, Moldova, Sweden) from 2023 through 2030 (or longer if the President extends it for national security reasons). It requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to expedite approvals for exports to these "covered nations," defined as allies under U.S. law or added during the specified period. However, FERC cannot expedite approvals for nations under U.S. sanctions or those explicitly excluded by Congress for security reasons. The bill does not change existing export authorizations but streamlines reviews for designated allies to support U.S. energy security and economic goals.