Bill · S. 3545· Senate(119-S-3545)
Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 12/17/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill is called the Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025. It aims to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to stop the export of natural gas produced in the United States. The main goal is to keep domestic energy costs low for everyday Americans and local industries. The legislation allows the President to issue exemptions if exports are deemed consistent with the national interest or national security. However, any presidential exemption must be approved by a joint resolution of Congress before it can go into effect.
Yes· 3 of 19
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+4
Prohibiting natural gas exports is intended to protect everyday consumers from high price volatility and lower their household utility bills.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Lower energy prices directly alleviate the burden of utility costs for low-income households.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
Middle-class households save money on yearly natural gas and electricity bills.
The opposite
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-3
Restricting natural gas exports creates barriers to international trade and energy markets.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2
Banning natural gas exports could negatively impact international allies who rely on U.S. liquefied natural gas for their energy supplies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Lower Household Energy Bills: According to Section 2, the bill relies on findings that natural gas exports drive up domestic energy prices. By stopping these exports, everyday people could save money on their yearly natural gas and electricity bills.
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Relief for the Industrial Sector: Section 2 notes that rising liquefied natural gas exports cost the United States industrial sector billions of dollars in higher energy costs. Restricting these exports could relieve businesses of this heavy financial burden.
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Reduced Price Volatility: Section 2 states that global natural gas market volatility increases costs for domestic consumers. Keeping the gas at home could protect regular families from sudden price spikes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Specific Negative Provisions: The provided text of the bill does not outline any specific negative outcomes, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people within 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Children+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Reduces Gas Prices+3Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+4Improves Small Business Support+3Reduces Inflation+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade-3Improves International Alliances-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 12/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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