HR 7176 118th Congress House Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Oil and gas Trade restrictions

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

Introduced: January 31, 2024 Introduced by: Pfluger, August Republican · Texas See on congress.gov

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Feb 15, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 15, 2024

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)

Feb 15, 2024

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)

Feb 15, 2024

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 51).

Feb 15, 2024

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H660-661)

Feb 15, 2024

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7176, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Watson Coleman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Feb 15, 2024

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

Feb 15, 2024

Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H659)

Feb 15, 2024

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Feb 15, 2024

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7176.

Feb 15, 2024

The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.

Feb 15, 2024

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H649-659)

Feb 14, 2024

Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.

Feb 13, 2024

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.

Jan 31, 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jan 31, 2024

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 2

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Feb 15, 2024	House · vote #52	On Passage	Passed	224–200	See who voted →
Feb 15, 2024	House · vote #51	On Motion to Recommit	Failed	209–213	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

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.

What's happening now February 15, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committees of jurisdiction 1