To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas. — House Roll Call 304
Passed in the House on November 20, 2025 · 217 Yea, 188 Nay, 28 Not Voting
Question: On Passage: H R 1949 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act
In plain English: This bill removes the Department of Energy's role in approving natural gas imports and exports, giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sole authority over these decisions. FERC would then decide if importing or exporting natural gas is in the public interest.
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
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., liqu…
Vote Breakdown by Party
Republican: 205 Yea, 0 Nay, 13 not voting/present.
Democrat: 11 Yea, 188 Nay, 15 not voting/present.
Independent: 1 Yea, 0 Nay.
Members Who Voted Against Their Party
J. Correa (D-CA) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Jim Costa (D-CA) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Henry Cuellar (D-TX) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Jared Golden (D-ME) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Adam Gray (D-CA) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Julie Johnson (D-TX) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Rick Larsen (D-WA) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.