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[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 18 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PFLUGER:H.R. 7176.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.The single subject of this legislation is:To increase American energy production and restore energyleadership by repealing restrictions on the import and exportof natural gas.[Page H365]
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- Providing consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
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2024-02-14
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
17:07:21
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- Lower Energy Costs Act
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2023-03-30
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1.
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- Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
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2023-02-10
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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- Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
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2023-05-04
Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.
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- Lower Energy Costs Act
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2023-03-22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
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2024-07-23
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8997 would be postponed.
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- Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
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2023-09-21
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 712 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 1130 and H. Res. 684. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, under a structured rule; H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; and H.Res. 684, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.
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- 2024-02-15
14:24:25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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14:24:22
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H649)
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14:17:24
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 51).
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14:10:17
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H660-661)
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13:40:28
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7176, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Watson Coleman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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13:40:05
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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- 2024-02-15
13:39:46
Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H659)
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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12:23:22
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7176.
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12:23:10
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
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12:23:05
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H649-659)
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17:07:20
Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.
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18:14:10
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Energy
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
2024-02-20T14:30:23Z
- Oil and gas
2024-02-20T14:30:24Z
- Trade restrictions
2024-02-20T14:30:24Z
Energy
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2024-01-31
Introduced in House
2024-02-22T18:03:09Z
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
This bill repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, including requirements for Department of Energy (DOE) approval and related provisions that address free trade agreements.
In addition, the bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications to authorize the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities (e.g., liquefied natural gas terminals) to export natural gas to foreign countries or import natural gas from foreign countries. (Currently, DOE authorizes the export or import of natural gas, and FERC authorizes related facilities.)
In determining whether to approve or deny an application, FERC must deem the exportation or importation of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest.
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2024-02-15
Passed House
2024-05-20T18:53:21Z
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
This bill repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, including requirements for Department of Energy (DOE) approval and related provisions that address free trade agreements.
In addition, the bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications to authorize the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities (e.g., liquefied natural gas terminals) to export natural gas to foreign countries or import natural gas from foreign countries. (Currently, DOE authorizes the export or import of natural gas, and FERC authorizes related facilities.)
In determining whether to approve or deny an application, FERC must deem the exportation or importation of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest.

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Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
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Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
2024-05-24T13:34:19Z
Introduced in House
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Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
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- Official Title as Introduced
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To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
2024-03-18T22:12:12Z
Introduced in House
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- Engrossed in House
2024-02-15T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr7176eh/xml/BILLS-118hr7176eh.xml
- Introduced in House
2024-01-31T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr7176ih/xml/BILLS-118hr7176ih.xml
2024-02-15
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
14:24:25
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