Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act

Senate Bill 3661 - Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3661 Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 9:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3661

Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act

This bill revises the approval process for applications to export natural gas. Specifically, the bill expedites the approval process for certain U.S. allies, such as Taiwan and Ukraine. However, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may not grant expedited approval for applications to export natural gas to any nation that is (1) subject to sanctions or trade restrictions imposed by the United States, or (2) designated by acts of Congress from such expedited approval for reasons of national security.

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Current Status of Bill S 3661

Bill S 3661 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 16, 2022. Bill S 3661 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 16, 2022. Bill S 3661's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of February 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3661

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3661

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Alliances

- Asia

- Cyprus

- Energy storage, supplies, demand

- Europe

- Finland

- Moldova

- Oil and gas

- Sanctions

- Sweden

- Taiwan

- Trade restrictions

- Ukraine

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3661

Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to authorize expedited approval of applications to export natural gas to certain allies of the United States, and for other purposes.