HR 1949 United States House · 119th Congress

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve U.S. LNG export terminal projects, requiring FERC to deem such exports consistent with the public interest. It directly affects natural gas companies seeking to build or expand export facilities and streamlines FERC's review process by removing prior requirements for interagency coordination. The bill clarifies that FERC's decisions won't override existing sanctions laws, including restrictions on trade with countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism under current law. This change aims to accelerate domestic LNG export projects while maintaining legal safeguards for national security and foreign policy.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
House Passage
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
Floor votes · House Nov 20, 2025

How they voted

217188
Passed · 28 other
Total votes 433
Nov 20, 2025
D Democratic214
11 Yea 188 Nay 15
87% Nay
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican218
205 Yea 13
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
8
Committee
8
Nov 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
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Nov 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
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Nov 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
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Nov 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.
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Sep 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269.
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Jun 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.
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Jun 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 43 co-sponsors

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