H.R. 7176Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

2 recorded actions298 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: August Pfluger [R-TX-11]
Cosponsors: 31 · 29 Republicans · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Energy
Committee: Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest action: Feb 15, 2024 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedJan 31, 2024
Passed the HouseFeb 15, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 7176 as passed House on Feb 15, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

Roll calls on H.R. 71762 roll calls on this measure

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Feb 15, 2024Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveFeb 15, 2024

How every member votedHouse roll call 52

House Feb 15, 2024 · the primary vote

On Passage

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act

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224 Yea 200 Nay 7 not voting

Party-line vote 9 of 424 voting members broke with their own party: 9 Democrats.

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All members431 members

Democratic212 members

Republican219 members

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Cosponsors31 · 29 Republicans · 2 Democrats

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Who lobbied on H.R. 717623 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 7176 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

SEMPRA

Budget/Appropriations · Clean Air and Water (quality) · Homeland Security · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +9 more6 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.

Energy/Nuclear · Natural Resources · Budget/Appropriations · Environment/Superfund +1 more5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

BAKER HUGHES COMPANY

Energy/Nuclear · Trade (domestic/foreign) · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Foreign Relations4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.

Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Banking · Aerospace · Automotive Industry +29 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

EARTHJUSTICE ACTION

Agriculture · Clean Air and Water (quality) · Chemicals/Chemical Industry · Energy/Nuclear +4 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAIts PAC: Interstate Natural Gas Association of America PAC

Energy/Nuclear · Clean Air and Water (quality) · Environment/Superfund · Homeland Security +2 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

JOB CREATORS NETWORKfiled by HARNED STRATEGIES LLC

Environment/Superfund · Health Issues · Small Business · Budget/Appropriations +9 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

OVINTIV INC.

Energy/Nuclear · Clean Air and Water (quality) · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

SEMPRA ENERGYfiled by OGRIts PAC: Sempra Energy Employees PAC

Energy/Nuclear · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Foreign Relations4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

SIERRA CLUB

Trade (domestic/foreign) · Disaster Planning/Emergencies · Education · Urban Development/Municipalities +13 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

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