HR. 381In Committee
LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025
Modify natural gas export approval by shifting decisions to the Department of Energy, adding public interest findings, and requiring NEPA review for LNG exports
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Modify natural gas export approval by shifting decisions to the Department of Energy, adding public interest findings, and requiring NEPA review for LNG exports
Key points
- Require public interest findings
- Transfer export approvals to DOE
- Terminate NEPA categorical exclusion
- Classify exports as major federal actions
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-14 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAlternative and renewable resourcesClimate change and greenhouse gasesDepartment of EnergyEnergy pricesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental ProtectionEnvironmental regulatory procedures