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Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
1/18/2024, 5:57 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 647
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
This bill repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, including (1) a requirement that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorize an order to export or import natural gas only if it is in the public interest, and (2) restrictions related to free trade agreements.
The bill also grants the FERC the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for 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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 647
Bill HR 647 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill HR 647 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2023. Bill HR 647's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. as of February 10, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 647
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 647
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Oil and gas
- Trade restrictions
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 647
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 647
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