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HR 5814119th CongressIn Committee
Natural Gas Export Expansion Act
Introduced: Oct 24, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-Texas)
Defense & National SecurityEconomy & TaxesEnvironment & Climate
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation amends the Natural Gas Act to establish an expedited approval process for natural gas exports to most nations, automatically excluding sanctioned countries while allowing presidential or congressional designation of additional exclusions for national security reasons, and eliminating order requirements for Canada and Mexico exports to stimulate domestic production and economic growth.
Key Points
- 1The bill creates an expedited application and approval process for natural gas exports to any nation not explicitly excluded under the amended provisions.
- 2Nations subject to U.S. sanctions are automatically barred from expedited approval, and the President or Congress may designate additional exclusions based on national security concerns.
- 3Exports to Canada and Mexico no longer require individual orders under subsection (a) of the Natural Gas Act, streamlining cross-border trade.
Impact Areas
Domestic natural gas producers and energy companiesInternational trade partners and global energy marketsU.S. job creation in energy sectors and economic developmentNational security policy regarding energy exports to sensitive regions
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