Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

This bill would remove federal limits on exporting or importing natural gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG). It puts the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in charge of approving or denying plans to build, expand, or operate facilities that export or import natural gas, such as LNG terminals. When FERC reviews these plans, it must treat exporting or importing natural gas as being in the public interest. The bill also says it does not change other agencies’ duties that apply under other laws for these facilities.

The bill keeps the President’s power under other laws to block imports or exports for national security or sanctions, including against countries labeled as state sponsors of terrorism.

• Who is affected: Approvals for natural gas export and import facilities, including LNG terminals, would be handled by FERC.
• What changes: Earlier parts of the Natural Gas Act that restricted these exports and imports would be removed, and such trade is presumed to be in the public interest.
• What stays the same: The President can still prohibit imports or exports under sanctions or emergency laws.
• When: No specific start date is shown in the provided text.