A bill 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.

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Summary of Bill S 3704

Bill 118 s 3704, also known as the Natural Gas Act Amendment, aims to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the authority to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities that are involved in the import or export of natural gas. This bill seeks to streamline the process for companies seeking to build or expand facilities for importing or exporting natural gas by giving FERC the power to make decisions on these applications.

The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that the process for approving or denying applications related to natural gas facilities is efficient and effective. By giving FERC the authority to make these decisions, the bill aims to provide clarity and consistency in the approval process, while also ensuring that environmental and safety considerations are taken into account.

Overall, the Natural Gas Act Amendment is designed to modernize and improve the regulatory framework for natural gas facilities, with the goal of promoting the safe and efficient import and export of natural gas in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 3704

Bill S 3704 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2024. Bill S 3704 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2024.  Bill S 3704's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of January 31, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3704

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
36
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
36
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3704

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3704

A bill 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.A bill 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3704

Tim Scott
Tim Scott
South Carolina(Republican)
Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North Carolina(Republican)
John Thune
John Thune
South Dakota(Republican)
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
Florida(Republican)
Pete Ricketts
Pete Ricketts
Nebraska(Republican)
Mike Rounds
Mike Rounds
South Dakota(Republican)

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