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HR 580 113th Congress House

Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013

Official title: To enhance the energy security of United States allies, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 13, 2013 Introduced by: Turner, Michael R. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance AlliancesAsiaFree trade and trade barriersJapan
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Became law
Feb 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Feb 6, 2013
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Latest action February 8, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

 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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 2096 Related bill Freedom Through Energy Export Act
  • S 192 Identical bill Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 61
All 61 Democratic 2 Republican 20
Hartzler, Vicky
· Mar 24, 2014
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Feb 26, 2014
 R
Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Feb 10, 2014
 R
Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Jan 8, 2014
Collins, Chris
· Dec 2, 2013
BARTON, JOE
· Nov 21, 2013
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Nov 21, 2013
Farenthold, Blake
· Nov 21, 2013
 R
Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Nov 21, 2013
Lance, Leonard
· Nov 21, 2013
McKinley, David
· Nov 21, 2013
PITTS, JOSEPH
· Nov 21, 2013
Rogers, Mike
· Nov 21, 2013
TERRY, LEE
· Nov 21, 2013
 D
Costa, Jim
California · Oct 8, 2013
Cartwright, Matt
· Aug 1, 2013
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jun 14, 2013
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jun 4, 2013
Poe, Ted
· May 16, 2013
 D
Scott, David
Georgia · May 16, 2013
Dent, Charles
· Apr 26, 2013
Coffman, Mike
· Apr 24, 2013
 R
Young, Todd
Indiana · Apr 24, 2013
Flores, Bill
· Apr 16, 2013
SALMON, MATT
· Apr 10, 2013
Meadows, Mark
· Apr 9, 2013
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Apr 9, 2013
Forbes, J.
· Mar 21, 2013
Franks, Trent
· Mar 20, 2013
Stewart, Chris
· Mar 20, 2013
Marino, Tom
· Mar 19, 2013
Olson, Pete
· Mar 19, 2013
Rothfus, Keith
· Mar 19, 2013
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Mar 14, 2013
Bridenstine, Jim
· Mar 6, 2013
Duncan, Jeff
· Mar 4, 2013
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Mar 4, 2013
Chaffetz, Jason
· Feb 25, 2013
Shuster, Bill
· Feb 25, 2013
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Feb 15, 2013
Bishop, Rob
· Feb 14, 2013
Gerlach, Jim
· Feb 14, 2013
Pearce, Stevan
· Feb 14, 2013
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Feb 13, 2013
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Feb 13, 2013
 R
Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Feb 12, 2013
 R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Feb 12, 2013
 R
Daines, Steve
Montana · Feb 12, 2013
Mullin, Markwayne
· Feb 12, 2013
Barletta, Lou
· Feb 6, 2013
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