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Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 8:33 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3145

Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021

This bill expedites the approval of applications for the exportation of natural gas that do not exceed 51.75 billion cubic feet per year. Specifically, the bill deems such applications to be consistent with the public interest and requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant the applications without modification or delay. However, applications for exportation of natural gas to any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States may not be expedited.

Current Status of Bill S 3145

Bill S 3145 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 3, 2021. Bill S 3145 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 3, 2021.  Bill S 3145's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of July 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3145

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3145

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Oil and gas
- Trade agreements and negotiations
- Trade restrictions

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3145

Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021
Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021
A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to expedite approval of exports of small volumes of natural gas, and for other purposes.

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