Bill · H.R. 381· House(119-HR-381)

LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025

Age: 55 years

Illinois

Introduced: 1/14/2025
Last activity: 1/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Sean Casten
Cosponsors: - 47 - 0

Environmental Protection

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025, requires people to get an order from the Secretary of Energy before exporting natural gas from the United States to a foreign country. Under Section 2, the Secretary of Energy can only approve these exports if it is determined that they will not significantly contribute to climate change, materially increase energy prices for United States consumers, or create disproportionate adverse burdens on vulnerable communities. The bill requires specific assessments regarding climate change, the economy, and environmental justice before making this public interest finding. It also gives the public an opportunity to participate and comment on these findings. Finally, the bill sets a deadline of one year for the Secretary of Energy to make this finding and requires a new rule to be issued within one year of the Act's enactment.

Yes· 3 of 17

Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
The bill mandates assessments to ensure natural gas exports do not significantly contribute to climate change.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The bill introduces stricter environmental justice and climate change considerations for gas exports.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The bill mandates assessments to prevent disproportionate burdens on minority and vulnerable communities.