H.R. 5814

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Natural Gas Act to provide for expanded natural gas exports, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · October 24, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Cloud · Committee: Committee on Energy and Commerce

Table of contents

• H.R. 5814
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Natural gas exports

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act.

SEC. 2. Natural gas exports

• (a) Finding
  • Congress finds that expanding natural gas exports will lead to increased investment and development of domestic supplies of natural gas that will contribute to job growth and economic development.
• (b) Natural gas exports
  • Section 3(c) of the Natural Gas Act () is amended— 15 U.S.C. 717b(c)
    • by inserting after ;
    • by striking and inserting the following:
      • (c) Expedited application and approval process
        • (1) In general
          • For purposes
      • (2) Exclusions
        • (A) In general
          • Any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States is excluded from expedited approval under paragraph (1).
        • (B) Designation by President or Congress
          • The President or Congress may designate nations that may be excluded from expedited approval under paragraph (1) for reasons of national security.
      • (3) Order not required
        • No order is required under subsection (a) to authorize the export or import of any natural gas to or from Canada or Mexico.
    • by adding at the end the following: