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American LNG First Act of 2026

4/6/2026, 1:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8020

H.R. 8020, introduced in the 119th Congress on March 19, 2026, aims to exempt specific liquefied natural gas vessels from certain coastwise endorsement requirements.

Current Status of Bill HR 8020

Bill HR 8020 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2026. Bill HR 8020 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2026.  Bill HR 8020's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of March 19, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8020

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8020

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8020

To exempt certain vessels transporting liquefied natural gas from certain coastwise endorsement requirements, and for other purposes.
To exempt certain vessels transporting liquefied natural gas from certain coastwise endorsement requirements, and for other purposes.

Comments

Daniella Love profile image

Daniella Love

716

24 days ago

I am so excited about this bill! It will exempt certain vessels transporting liquefied natural gas from certain coastwise endorsement requirements, making it easier and more efficient to transport this important resource. This will not only benefit the economy but also help meet the energy needs of our country. I can't wait to see the positive impact this will have on our nation's energy infrastructure. Who else is affected by this bill and how will it impact them?