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HR 1949 · 119th Congress · HouseOther

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

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In plain language: This bill streamlines the permitting process for companies seeking to build, expand, or operate liquefied natural gas (LNG) export and import terminals. It removes the Department of Energy's separate approval process and gives sole facility authority to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, directing regulators to automatically treat natural gas trade as beneficial to the public interest. The bill keeps the President's authority to block gas exports to sanctioned countries and designated state sponsors of terrorism.

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Issues

What this bill touches.

Pollution & development−50Energy sources−50Greenhouse-gas policy−35Trade & tariffs+50

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Who it affects

Who it helps · who it burdens.

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Who it helps

  • Natural gas and LNG facility developers and operatorsGains a streamlined authorization process by giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission exclusive approval authority and requiring the Commission to automatically deem natural gas exports and imports to be in the public interest (Sec. 2(1), (4)).provisional

Who it burdens

  • Federal Energy Regulatory CommissionAssumes sole federal authority over approving or denying the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of natural gas import and export facilities, and is required to evaluate all gas imports and exports as inherently consistent with the public interest (Sec. 2(4)).provisional

Dollar-level funding (FEC sector totals) is coming in a later phase.

What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

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  1. Gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission exclusive authority to approve or deny the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of natural gas import and export facilities (including LNG terminals), eliminating separate Department of Energy export authorization requirements.

    Sec. 2(1), (4)provisional

  2. Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to automatically consider all natural gas imports and exports to be in the public interest when reviewing facility applications.

    Sec. 2(4)provisional

  3. Preserves the President's authority to block natural gas imports or exports under emergency powers, international trade laws, and economic sanctions, including sanctions against state sponsors of terrorism.

    Sec. 2(5)provisional

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The record

How members voted on Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025.

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  • House · Nov 20, 2025 · YEA-AND-NAY

    On Passage · Passed

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Timeline

How it moved.

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  1. Dec 8, 2025Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
  2. Dec 8, 2025Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).
  3. Dec 2, 2025Received in the Senate.
  4. Nov 20, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Nov 20, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
  6. Nov 20, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
  7. Nov 20, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)
  8. Nov 20, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  9. Nov 20, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. Nov 20, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949.
  11. Nov 20, 2025Rule 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.
  12. Nov 20, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849)
  13. Nov 17, 2025Rules 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.
  14. Nov 17, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.
  15. Sep 11, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225.
  16. Sep 11, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269.
  17. Jun 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.
  18. Jun 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  19. Jun 5, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.
  20. Jun 5, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  21. Jun 3, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  22. Mar 6, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  23. Mar 6, 2025Introduced in House
  1. Dec 8, 2025Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
  2. Nov 20, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Nov 20, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
  4. Nov 20, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
  5. Nov 17, 2025Rules 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.
  6. Sep 11, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269.
  7. Jun 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.
  8. Mar 6, 2025Introduced in House

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Civic Herald. “Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 (H.R. 1949, 119th Congress).” https://civicherald.app/bills/119-hr-1949. Congress.gov record as of Jul 17, 2026.

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