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American Gas for Allies Act

12/29/2022, 9:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6977

Bill 117 hr 6977, also known as the American Gas for Allies Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to authorize the export of natural gas to certain countries that are allies of the United States.

The bill aims to strengthen the energy security of these allied countries by providing them with access to American natural gas resources. This is seen as a way to reduce their dependence on energy sources from potentially hostile nations, thereby enhancing their national security.

The American Gas for Allies Act outlines the specific procedures and requirements for the export of natural gas to these allied countries. It also includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the impact of these exports on domestic natural gas prices and supplies. Supporters of the bill argue that it will not only benefit US allies by providing them with a reliable source of energy, but also boost the American economy by creating jobs in the natural gas industry. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential environmental impact of increased natural gas exports and the impact on domestic energy prices. Overall, the American Gas for Allies Act is a complex piece of legislation that seeks to balance the interests of US allies, the American natural gas industry, and domestic energy consumers. Its passage would have significant implications for US foreign policy and energy security.

Congressional Summary of HR 6977

American Gas for Allies Act

This bill deems the exportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for allied countries to be consistent with the public interest for purposes of the National Gas Act during the next three years. Thus, the bill allows such exports to be expedited during that time period. In order to be expedited, the LNG export must be for (1) a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or (2) any other foreign country if the Department of State determines that the export of LNG to that country would promote the national security interests of the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 6977

Bill HR 6977 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2022. Bill HR 6977 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 8, 2022.  Bill HR 6977's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of March 9, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6977

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6977

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6977

American Gas for Allies Act
American Gas for Allies Act
To provide that, for a 3-year period, applications for the exportation of natural gas to member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization be granted without modification or delay, and for other purposes.

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