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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 3795· Senate(119-SAMDT-3795)

S.Amdt. 3795

Rep. Merkley
Age: 70 years
Oregon
Introduced
9/4/2025
Sponsored by
Jeff Merkley
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

This amendment, submitted by Mr. Merkley, aims to add a section titled "Protecting American Households from Rising Energy Costs" to bill S. 2296.

The purpose of this amendment is to stop the export or resale of liquefied natural gas to specific countries and entities.

Key Changes and Additions

  • Export Prohibitions: It bans the direct or indirect export of liquefied natural gas to:

    • Entities operating in the territory of, or territory owned by, the People's Republic of China (or the Chinese Communist Party), the Russian Federation, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or the Islamic Republic of Iran.
    • Entities owned or controlled by these same countries/parties.

  • Waivers: The Secretary of Energy can issue a waiver to allow a sale if they determine there is an "imminent and acute national security emergency" and other responses would be inadequate.

  • Enforcement:

    • Civil Penalties: Fines up to $250,000,000 or twice the amount of the transaction.
    • Criminal Penalties: Fines up to $100,000,000 and up to 20 years in prison for those who knowingly violate these rules.