HR 1949 119th Congress House Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Oil and gas Trade restrictions

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

Introduced: March 6, 2025 Introduced by: Pfluger, August Republican · Texas See on congress.gov

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Dec 8, 2025

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.

Dec 8, 2025

Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).

Dec 2, 2025

Received in the Senate.

Nov 20, 2025

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

Nov 20, 2025

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)

Nov 20, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)

Nov 20, 2025

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)

Nov 20, 2025

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.

Nov 20, 2025

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Nov 20, 2025

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949.

Nov 20, 2025

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.

Nov 20, 2025

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849)

Nov 17, 2025

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.

Nov 17, 2025

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.

Sep 11, 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225.

Sep 11, 2025

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269.

Jun 25, 2025

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.

Jun 25, 2025

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 5, 2025

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.

Jun 5, 2025

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 3, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Mar 6, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 6, 2025

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 20, 2025	House · vote #304	On Passage	Passed	217–188	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now December 8, 2025

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.

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