H.R. 1949
119th Congress
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
43
Cosponsors
26
Actions
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Amendments
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Since introduced
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
8 décembre 2025·7 months ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 17 novembre 2025
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
This bill repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, including requirements for Department of Energy (DOE) approval and related provisions that address free trade agreements.
In addition, the bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications to authorize 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. (Currently, DOE authorizes the export or import of natural gas, and FERC authorizes related facilities.)
In determining whether to approve or deny an application, FERC must deem the exportation or importation of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest.
Timeline
26 actions
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).
8 décembre 2025 · Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
8 décembre 2025 · Calendars
Received in the Senate.
2 décembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849)
20 novembre 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949.
20 novembre 2025 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
20 novembre 2025 · Floor
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.
20 novembre 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
20 novembre 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)
20 novembre 2025 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1949, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
20 novembre 2025 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
20 novembre 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
20 novembre 2025 · Floor
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.
17 novembre 2025 · Committee
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.
17 novembre 2025 · Floor
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.
17 novembre 2025 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269.
11 septembre 2025 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269.
11 septembre 2025 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225.
11 septembre 2025 · Calendars
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
25 juin 2025 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.
25 juin 2025 · Committee
Sponsorship
43 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]TXCosponsors
- Republican43100%
- Republican:Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]MO
- Republican:Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]FL
- Republican:Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]NE
- Republican:Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]PA
- Republican:Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]WA
- Republican:Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3]MO
- Republican:Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]PA
- Republican:Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]MI
- Republican:Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]FL
- Republican:Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]SC
- Republican:Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]KS
- Republican:Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]NY
- Republican:Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]FL
- Republican:Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]NC
- Republican:Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]GA
- Republican:Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]FL
- Republican:Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]VA
- Republican:Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]TX
- Republican:Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL
- Republican:Rep. McDowell, Addison [R-NC-6]NC
- Republican:Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]CO
- Republican:Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]KS
- Republican:Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]NC
- Republican:Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6]IN
- Republican:Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]LA
- Republican:Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]TX
- Republican:Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]PA
- Republican:Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]LA
- Republican:Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]TX
- Republican:Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]IN
- Republican:Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]TX
- Republican:Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]CO
- Republican:Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]OH
- Republican:Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]OK
- Republican:Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]WA
- Republican:Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]TX
- Republican:Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]TX
- Republican:Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]TX
- Republican:Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]WY
- Republican:Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
- Republican:Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]TX
- Republican:Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]TX
- Republican:Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]WV
Classification
Policy area
EnergyLegislative subjects
Committees
1
Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To6 Mar 2025
- Markup By25 Jun 2025
- Reported By11 Sept 2025
- Reported By17 Nov 2025
Energy Subcommittee
- Referred to3 Jun 2025
- Markup by5 Jun 2025
- Reported by5 Jun 2025
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 19 on 6 mars 2025 to 43 on 4 septembre 2025.
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