Bill · S. 3035· Senate(119-S-3035)
Natural Gas Export Expansion Act
- Introduced
- 10/23/2025
- Last activity
- 10/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill is called the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act. It aims to amend the Natural Gas Act to provide for expanded natural gas exports. Congress finds that expanding these exports will lead to increased investment and development of domestic natural gas supplies, contributing to job growth and economic development. The bill creates an expedited application and approval process for natural gas exports to any nation not excluded by the section. Nations subject to United States sanctions or designated by the President or Congress for national security reasons are excluded from this expedited approval. Additionally, the bill states that no order is required to authorize the export or import of natural gas to or from Canada or Mexico.
Yes· 3 of 6
Is this likely to grow the economy?+6
Expanding natural gas exports is expected to drive increased domestic investment and economic activity in the energy sector.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Energy sector business owners and corporations stand to benefit significantly from streamlined natural gas export approvals.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+6
Streamlining the export process for natural gas enhances international commerce opportunities with foreign trading partners.
The opposite
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-4
The bill promotes and expands the production and export of fossil fuels like natural gas, contrary to reduction goals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a): Congress finds that expanding natural gas exports will lead to increased investment and development of domestic supplies of natural gas that will contribute to job growth and economic development, which could benefit workers and the economy.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+6Increases Job Creation+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6Good For Rural Residents+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+6Improves International Alliances+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-4
- 10/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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