Bill · H.R. 5814· House(119-HR-5814)
Natural Gas Export Expansion Act
- Introduced
- 10/24/2025
- Last activity
- 10/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Cloud
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Natural Gas Export Expansion Act'', aims to amend the Natural Gas Act. The primary goal is to provide for expanded natural gas exports. It includes findings that expanding these exports will lead to increased investment and development of domestic supplies. This development is expected to contribute to job growth and economic development. Additionally, the bill modifies the process for natural gas trade and export approvals.
Yes· 3 of 5
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill's findings state that expanding natural gas exports will contribute to job growth through increased domestic investment.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
The bill aims to drive economic development by facilitating expanded natural gas exports and domestic supply development.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill creates more opportunities for companies in the natural gas sector through expanded export and faster approval processes.
The opposite
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-3
By expanding export capabilities, the bill incentivizes increased production and development of domestic natural gas supplies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic and Job Growth: The bill finds that expanding natural gas exports will lead to increased investment and development of domestic supplies, which will contribute to job growth and economic development. (Section 2(a))
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Streamlined Trade with North American Neighbors: No order is required under subsection (a) to authorize the export or import of any natural gas to or from Canada or Mexico. (Section 2(b)(3))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Exclusion of Certain Nations: Any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States is excluded from the expedited approval process. (Section 2(b)(2)(A))
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National Security Restrictions: The President or Congress has the authority to designate specific nations to be excluded from expedited approval for reasons of national security. (Section 2(b)(2)(B))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-3
- 12/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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