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119th Congress Energy

H.R. 1949: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

Passed HouseNov 20, 2025

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 6, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Nov 20, 2025, 217–188
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Mar 6, 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., 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Nov 20, 2025

On Passage

Passed 217–188

Yea 217majority 203Nay 188

  • Democrats11 yea, 188 nay
  • Republicans205 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Marc Veasey (D-TX), Rick Larsen (D-WA), Julie Johnson (D-TX), Adam Gray (D-CA), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), Jared Golden (D-ME), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), J. Correa (D-CA) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) voted Yea; and 1 more

See how all 405 members voted

Showing 433 of 433 members

Yea 217

Republicans (205)

Democrats (11) broke with their party

Independents (1)

Nay 188

Democrats (188)

Not voting 28

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Nov 20, 2025. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Nov 20, 2025HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 217–188
    Roll call 304 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats11188015
    Republicans2050013
    Independents1000
    Total217188028

    House roll call 304: On Passage. Passed.

    11 crossed party lines: 11 Democrats

    How each member voted (433)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

43

Who scored on this bill

306 points earned
  1. 1August Pfluger R-TX SponsorIntroduced, reached a cosponsor milestone, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
  2. 2J. Correa D-CA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Jim Costa D-CA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Henry Cuellar D-TX1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Lizzie Fletcher D-TX1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Nov 20, 2025Passed the House, 217–188.
  2. Mar 6, 2025Introduced in the House by August Pfluger.
Show the full action history (23 actions)
  1. Dec 8, 2025Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025).
  2. Dec 8, 2025Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
  3. Dec 2, 2025Received in the Senate.
  4. Nov 20, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849)
  5. Nov 20, 2025Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
  6. Nov 20, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949.
  7. Nov 20, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. Nov 20, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1949, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  9. Nov 20, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)
  10. Nov 20, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
  11. Nov 20, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
  12. Nov 20, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. Nov 17, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.
  14. Nov 17, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
  15. Sep 11, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269.
  16. Sep 11, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225.
  17. Jun 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  18. Jun 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.
  19. Jun 5, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  20. Jun 5, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.
  21. Jun 3, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  22. Mar 6, 2025Introduced in House
  23. Mar 6, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.