Bill · S. 4520· Senate(119-S-4520)
LNG Export Security Act
- Introduced
- 5/13/2026
- Last activity
- 5/13/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "LNG Export Security Act," seeks to amend the Natural Gas Act. It introduces a specific definition for the term "public interest." This definition includes the development of natural gas facilities in the United States and the domestic natural gas supply. Additionally, it incorporates domestic economic interests and national security interests into that definition.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The emphasis on domestic economic interests and facility development creates opportunities for energy industry owners.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill's focus on developing natural gas facilities and supply may lead to increased energy sector employment.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The expansion of natural gas facilities may provide economic opportunities in rural areas where such facilities are often located.
The opposite
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-4
The bill focuses on increasing and developing the domestic natural gas supply rather than reducing it.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
The mandate to prioritize natural gas facility development may conflict with broader environmental protection goals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Development of Infrastructure and Supply: The bill defines public interest to include the development of natural gas facilities and the domestic natural gas supply under Section 2. This could lead to increased domestic energy infrastructure.
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Economic and Security Focus: By including domestic economic interests and national security interests in the definition of public interest under Section 2, the bill directs consideration toward these specific areas.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+1Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-4Improves Environmental Protections-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 5/13/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania