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Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013

Introduced: February 6, 2013 Introduced by: Turner, Michael R. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Passed Senate

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Became law

Feb 8, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Feb 6, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 6, 2013

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013 - Amends the Natural Gas Act to deem consistent with the public interest an expedited application and approval process without modification or delay for the exportation of natural gas to a foreign country that is: (1) a nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas (as under existing law); (2) a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); (3) Japan, as long as the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan remains in effect; and (4) any other foreign country if the Secretary of State determines that such exportation promotes U.S. national security interests.

What's happening now February 8, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

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