HR 1949
119th Congress
House
Energy
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Oil and gas
Trade restrictions
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
Everywhere this bill has been
22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 8, 2025
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).
Dec 8, 2025
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
Dec 2, 2025
Received in the Senate.
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
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
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)
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
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
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.
Jun 5, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 → |
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Plain-English summary
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
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
43
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Alford, Mark
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Lee, Laurel M.
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Bacon, Don
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Baumgartner, Michael
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Meuser, Daniel
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Onder, Robert F.
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Thompson, Glenn
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Barrett, Tom
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Dunn, Neal P.
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Wilson, Joe
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Schmidt, Derek
R
Bean, Aaron
R
Lawler, Michael
R
Moore, Tim
R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
R
Clyde, Andrew S.
R
Griffith, H. Morgan
R
Luttrell, Morgan
R
McDowell, Addison P.
R
Palmer, Gary J.
R
Evans, Gabe
R
Hudson, Richard
R
Mann, Tracey
R
Shreve, Jefferson
R
Arrington, Jodey C.
R
Babin, Brian
R
Balderson, Troy
R
Bice, Stephanie I.
R
Boebert, Lauren
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Carter, John R.
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Crenshaw, Dan
R
Ellzey, Jake
R
Goldman, Craig A.
R
Hageman, Harriet M.
R
Higgins, Clay
R
Joyce, John
R
Letlow, Julia
R
Miller, Carol D.
R
Newhouse, Dan
R
Sessions, Pete
R
Spartz, Victoria
R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
R
Williams, Roger
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