Bill · S. 883· Senate(119-S-883)
Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 3/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Natural Gas Act. It aims to grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission exclusive authority to approve or deny applications regarding the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities used to export or import natural gas. Under this bill, the commission must deem the import or export of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest. Additionally, the bill establishes rules regarding the President's authority to prohibit imports or exports. It also provides a specific definition for a "state sponsor of terrorism."
Yes· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill eases the regulatory path for natural gas facility construction and operation.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission exclusive authority over the siting and operation of LNG facilities.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+5
The bill facilitates the export and import of natural gas to bolster global energy trade leadership.
The opposite
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-5
The bill expands the capacity for natural gas exports and imports, potentially increasing fossil fuel reliance.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?-1
The expansion of LNG terminal facilities may require increased local infrastructure development.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Streamlined Approval Process: Under Section 2, subsection (a)(1)(A), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is granted exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities to export or import natural gas. This provides a clear path for the development of LNG terminals.
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Presumption of Public Interest: According to Section 2, subsection (a)(1)(B), the commission is required to deem the importation or exportation of natural gas as consistent with the public interest when determining whether to approve or deny an application.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Presidential Prohibitions: Section 2, subsection (d)(2) states that nothing in the Act limits the President's authority under the Constitution or other laws to prohibit imports or exports, which could impact the movement of natural gas regardless of the commission's findings.
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Sanctions and Terrorism Designations: Section 2, subsection (d)(3) notes that certain laws allow for sanctions against foreign persons or governments, including those designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, which could restrict transactions and the flow of natural gas.
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+5Good For Rural Residents+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-5Improves Roads And Bridges-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- 7/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Jon HustedRepublican · Ohio
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida