H.R. 1949
Ends Energy Department permits for gas exports
Removes the Energy Department's approval requirement for importing and exporting natural gas, and gives one federal commission the sole power to approve gas terminals.
- Repeals Energy Department approval requirements for natural gas imports and exports
- Gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sole power to approve export and import terminals
- The commission must treat gas exports and imports as being in the public interest
Passed the House · Senate's turn