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H.R. 381119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Jan 14, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025
Introduced:
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HR 381 requires the Energy Department to study climate, price, and community health impacts before approving any LNG export.
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HR 381 would require the Department of Energy to complete three studies before approving liquefied natural gas export applications: whether exports significantly contribute to climate change, whether they raise energy prices for Americans, and whether nearby communities face unfair health or environmental burdens. The government would then have one year after finishing those studies to issue a final decision. The bill also removes a regulatory shortcut that currently allows some LNG export decisions to skip full environmental review.
Energy companies seeking to export natural gas would face a more detailed and potentially longer approval process. American consumers, including low-income households, small businesses, and manufacturers, and communities located near LNG terminals or pipelines would also be directly affected.
The bill would add mandatory review steps that do not currently exist for all LNG export applications, which could slow the pace of approvals for energy companies. Communities near LNG infrastructure, often with lower incomes or minority populations, would gain formal legal protections and a structured opportunity to participate before any approval is granted.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.