Bill · H.R. 6851· House(119-HR-6851)
Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Adriano Espaillat
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025" seeks to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. This bill aims to ban the export of natural gas produced in the United States to keep domestic energy costs low. Under this act, the President would be required to create a rule prohibiting these exports. However, the President would have the authority to grant specific exemptions. These exemptions could be granted if they align with the national interest without raising residential costs or if they are critical to national security.
Yes· 3 of 14
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?+6
The bill explicitly aims to lower domestic natural gas prices by prohibiting exports.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill targets the reduction of energy costs which disproportionately affects low-income household budgets.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+4
Lowering utility costs provides more disposable income to middle-income families.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-4
The export ban could strain relations with strategic international partners and allies who rely on US natural gas.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Lower Energy Costs for Households: The bill aims to restrict exports to keep domestic energy costs low (Section 3, subsection a). The findings suggest that unconstrained exports are projected to increase costs for United States households by up to $122 per year on average by 2050 (Section 2, subsection 1, subparagraph B, clause iii).
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Reduced Costs for Industry: By restricting exports, the bill seeks to mitigate projected increases in costs for the industrial sector, which were estimated to reach an additional $125,000,000,000 by 2050 (Section 2, subsection 1, subparagraph B, clause iv).
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Lower Electricity Prices: The bill notes that natural gas prices are a major driver of wholesale electricity prices (Section 2, subsection 1, subparagraph C). Restricting gas exports may help manage these costs.
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Health and Environmental Benefits: The findings state that natural gas infrastructure can lead to significant negative health outcomes for communities near pipelines and terminals (Section 2, subsection s). Additionally, the bill notes that natural gas is primarily composed of methane, a dangerous greenhouse gas (Section 2, subsection 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Impact of Limited Exemptions: While the President can issue exemptions for national security or the national interest, these exemptions require approval by a joint resolution of Congress (Section 3, subsection a, paragraph b, subparagraph A, clause ii; and subparagraph B).
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Potential National Security or Strategic Risks: The bill acknowledges that certain natural gas exports could be "critical for the national security" of the United States or its strategic international partners and allies (Section 3, subsection a, paragraph b, subparagraph A, clause ii), which would be impacted by a general prohibition.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+6Improves Environmental Protections+4Reduces Carbon Emissions+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Reduces Inflation+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1Improves International Alliances-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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