American Gas for Allies Act

House Votes

This bill would speed up U.S. approvals to export natural gas to NATO countries and to Ukraine for three years. During that time, any export application for those destinations must be approved as-is and without delay.

Lawmakers say the goal is to help allies keep reliable energy, support Ukraine during war, and reduce dependence on energy from adversaries. The findings also note reported climate and economic benefits of U.S. liquefied natural gas compared to some other fuels.

Key points:

• Who is affected: U.S. natural gas exporters and buyers in NATO countries and Ukraine.
• What changes: The federal government must approve these export applications without changes or delay.
• When: Applies to applications already pending on the day the bill becomes law and to new applications filed within three years after that date.
• Why: To strengthen energy security for allies and support Ukraine; the findings cite national security, climate, and economic reasons.