H.R. 1949 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
H.R. 1949 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 6, 2025, sponsored by August Pfluger with 43 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 43
- Policy area
- Energy
- Groups that lobbied
- 14
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
August Pfluger (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 6, 2025
- Passed the HouseNov 20, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286. (Dec 8, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Nov 20, 2025 · Passed217–188
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential ActHouse · Nov 20, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
14 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.S.A.
- Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
- American Petroleum Institute
- International Paper
- Honeywell International
- Citizens For Responsible Energy Solutions, Inc.
- American Exploration & Production Council
- Interstate Natural Gas Association Of America
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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