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H.R. 1949: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025, aims to change regulations regarding the export and import of natural gas in the United States. The main points of the bill include:

Key Amendments

The bill proposes to repeal certain restrictions currently in place in the Natural Gas Act. Specifically, it would remove existing subsections that govern the authority to approve or deny applications for natural gas export and import facilities.
The bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to make decisions on these applications. This means that FERC will be responsible for determining whether the exportation or importation of natural gas is in the public interest.
Furthermore, it ensures that existing laws related to national security, including sanctions on foreign countries, remain in effect. Thus, the President retains the ability to prohibit certain imports or exports if they pertain to countries classified as state sponsors of terrorism.

Implications of the Bill

If enacted, the bill could simplify the process for companies seeking to build or expand facilities for exporting or importing liquefied natural gas (LNG). This might encourage investment in LNG infrastructure within the U.S. and potentially increase the country's ability to trade natural gas with foreign markets.

Federal Oversight

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission would now have the sole authority to evaluate and approve applications for natural gas facilities. This concentrated decision-making could streamline the approval process compared to previous regulations that may have involved multiple agencies.

National Security Considerations

The legislation ensures that while it aims to facilitate the energy market, it does not compromise national security. The President's existing powers to impose sanctions or restrictions on imports and exports related to certain countries remain unaltered by the bill.

Relevant Companies

EXC - Exelon Corporation: This company might be directly impacted due to its energy production and trading operations, especially if additional LNG facilities are developed.
CQP - Cheniere Energy Partners: As a major player in LNG exports, this company could benefit from fewer regulatory hurdles for facility expansions.
SLB - Schlumberger Limited: This oilfield services company may see increased business opportunities as demand for LNG exports rises.

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Actions

20 actions

Date	Action
Nov. 20, 2025	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4850-4851)
Nov. 20, 2025	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4841-4849)
Nov. 20, 2025	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1949.
Nov. 20, 2025	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 20, 2025	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H4841)
Nov. 20, 2025	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 188 (Roll no. 304).
Nov. 20, 2025	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1949, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov. 20, 2025	Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
Nov. 20, 2025	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov. 17, 2025	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
Nov. 17, 2025	Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-269, Part II.
Sep. 11, 2025	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 225.
Sep. 11, 2025	Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-269.
Jun. 25, 2025	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun. 25, 2025	Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.
Jun. 05, 2025	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.
Jun. 05, 2025	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun. 03, 2025	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Mar. 06, 2025	Introduced in House
Mar. 06, 2025	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Potentially Relevant Congressional Stock Trades

Estimated excess return of the underlying stock since the transaction

Politician	Stock	Transaction	Filed	Traded
Lisa C. McClain R / House	SLB SLB LIMITED COMMON SHARES	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025	Oct 31, 2025	+3.73%
Lisa C. McClain R / House	EXC EXELON CORPORATION	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025	Oct 31, 2025	+2.56%
Lisa C. McClain R / House	EXC EXELON CORPORATION	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025	Oct 30, 2025	+0.28%
Lisa C. McClain R / House	SLB SLB LIMITED COMMON SHARES	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025	Oct 30, 2025	+2.73%
Lisa C. McClain R / House	EXC EXELON CORPORATION	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025	Oct 30, 2025	+0.28%
Lisa C. McClain R / House	SLB SLB LIMITED COMMON SHARES	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025	Oct 30, 2025	+2.73%
Marjorie Taylor Greene R / House	EXC EXELON CORPORATION	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Oct 20, 2025	Oct 15, 2025	-3.45%
Lisa C. McClain R / House	SLB SCHLUMBERGER N.V. COMMON STOCK	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Oct 22, 2025	Sep 25, 2025	+4.73%
Marjorie Taylor Greene R / House	EXC EXELON CORPORATION	Purchase $15,001 - $50,000	Aug 29, 2025	Aug 28, 2025	+2.97%
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. D / House	SLB SCHLUMBERGER N.V. COMMON STOCK	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Sep 12, 2025	Aug 05, 2025	+3.08%
Lisa C. McClain R / House	SLB SCHLUMBERGER N.V. COMMON STOCK	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025	Jul 22, 2025	+0.52%
Lisa C. McClain R / House	SLB SCHLUMBERGER N.V. COMMON STOCK	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025	Jul 16, 2025	-0.98%
Lisa C. McClain R / House	EXC EXELON CORPORATION	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025	Jun 17, 2025	-2.37%
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. D / House	SLB SCHLUMBERGER N.V. COMMON STOCK	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Jun 06, 2025	May 30, 2025	-2.34%
Robert Bresnahan R / House	SLB SCHLUMBERGER N.V. COMMON STOCK	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	May 31, 2025	May 15, 2025	-10.32%
Jefferson Shreve R / House	SLB SCHLUMBERGER N.V. COMMON STOCK	Sale $15,001 - $50,000	May 08, 2025	Apr 11, 2025	-16.95%
Sheri Biggs R / House	SLB SCHLUMBERGER N.V. COMMON STOCK	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Oct 05, 2025	Mar 18, 2025	-29.46%
Jefferson Shreve R / House	SLB SCHLUMBERGER N.V. COMMON STOCK	Purchase $15,001 - $50,000	Apr 11, 2025	Mar 13, 2025	-28.87%
Robert Bresnahan R / House	SLB SCHLUMBERGER N.V. COMMON STOCK	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Mar 27, 2025	Feb 25, 2025	-22.65%
Ro Khanna D / House	EXC EXELON CORPORATION CMN	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Sep 06, 2024	Aug 02, 2024	-5.68%
Gary C. Peters D / Senate	SLB Schlumberger N.V.	Sale (Full) $1,001 - $15,000	May 23, 2024	May 14, 2024	-51.53%