Recognizing the benefits of natural gas to the United States economy and environment, and recognizing natural gas as an affordable and "green" energy.
H. Res. 57 is a non-binding House resolution that expresses congressional support for natural gas as an affordable and “green” energy and advocates for expanding domestic natural gas production, infrastructure, and LNG export capabilities. It frames natural gas as a cornerstone of an “all of the above” energy strategy and cites several economic, environmental, and international considerations to bolster its case. Because it is a resolution, it does not itself create or fund new policies; rather, it signals congressional priorities and support for actions that would promote natural gas production, infrastructure development, and expedited LNG export approvals. The resolution also criticizes a methane emissions fee described as part of broader climate policy and argues that such taxes would be regressive and harmful to consumers and producers. It includes multiple “whereas” statements that reference emissions trends, energy security, and international actions (notably EU developments) to portray natural gas as a currently advantageous option for the United States and its allies. The core takeaway is a political statement endorsing natural gas and urging continued, accelerated domestic production and export activity.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes natural gas produced in the United States as an affordable and “green” energy and endorses an all-of-the-above approach to meet U.S. energy needs, with natural gas as a key element for energy dominance.
- 2Opposes natural gas taxes or methane emissions fees, arguing they would be punitive, regressive, and raise costs for consumers (families, farmers, small businesses) and disproportionately impact gas-producing regions.
- 3Cites claimed environmental and benefits-based trends (e.g., historical reductions in power sector emissions tied to gas use, lower methane emissions in recent years due to innovation, and relatively cleaner emissions compared with other fossil fuels) to support natural gas as a preferred energy option.
- 4Calls for government actions to increase domestic natural gas production and infrastructure, remove barriers to production, and expedite approval of new LNG export facilities in the United States.
- 5Aligns with international developments and discussions (e.g., EU taxonomy considerations and LNG exports to Europe) to frame U.S. natural gas as competing in a global market and contributing to energy security and price stability abroad.