Search Results: keywords:"natural gas import"

  • H. R. 7176 — An Act To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:655

    H. R. 7176, titled the “Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024,” seeks to amend the Natural Gas Act to remove existing restrictions on the export and import of natural gas. It grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve or...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a new rule to make it easier to trade natural gas across countries by letting a group called FERC decide if it's okay, while keeping some powers for the President to stop trade with certain countries if needed.

  • S. 3704 — To amend the Natural Gas Act to allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities to export or import natural gas, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:946

    S. 3704, titled the “Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024,” proposes changes to the Natural Gas Act to grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for building and operating facilities, including LNG...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024" wants to let a group called FERC decide on their own if big gas facilities can be built to send or bring in natural gas. The President can still stop gas exchanges if there are safety or punishment reasons.

  • H. R. 1949 — To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:759

    The bill H.R. 1949, titled the "Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025," aims to remove restrictions on the export and import of natural gas in the United States. It grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission exclusive authority to approve or deny applications...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make it easier for the United States to buy and sell natural gas from other countries by giving one group the power to decide if it's a good idea. The President can still say "no" if the deal is with a country that's not friendly.

  • H. RES. 1009 — Providing consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:153

    H. RES. 1009 allows the House of Representatives to consider the bill H.R. 7176, which proposes to remove limitations on the export and import of natural gas. The resolution waives all points of order against the bill, ensuring it can be discussed without...

    Simple Explanation

    The House of Representatives is thinking about making a new rule that would let the U.S. send and receive more natural gas from other countries, and they want to talk about it quickly so they can make a decision.

  • H. RES. 1009 — Providing consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:305

    H. RES. 1009 sets the procedure for the House of Representatives to consider the bill H.R. 7176, which aims to remove restrictions on exporting and importing natural gas. The resolution allows for the bill to be considered without any objections to its...

    Simple Explanation

    The House of Representatives is thinking about a rule (H. RES. 1009) for a bill (H.R. 7176) that wants to make it easier to sell and buy natural gas with other countries, but they're not saying how this might affect things. They'll talk about it for one hour, with some people for it and some against it, and they have one chance to change their minds.

  • H. R. 8022 — To amend the Natural Gas Act to establish a deadline for the review of applications for natural gas export and import orders, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,004

    H.R. 8022 seeks to amend the Natural Gas Act by setting a deadline for reviewing applications for the export and import of natural gas. It requires the Secretary of Energy to make a decision within 180 days, or they must report the reason for any delay to Congress. If the...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8022 is like a rule that says the person in charge has to decide faster if people can send or bring in natural gas. If they take too long, someone else gets to decide.