Expedited Natural Gas Exports to US Allies
This act aims to speed up the approval process for exporting natural gas from the United States to selected allied nations. This is intended to strengthen the energy security of these countries, as well as support economic growth and job creation in the US. Citizens may feel an indirect impact through the stabilization of energy prices in global markets and potential economic development.
Key points
Faster Gas Exports: The approval process for exporting natural gas to US allies will be expedited.
Support for Allies: Countries like Cyprus, Finland, Moldova, Sweden, Taiwan, and Ukraine will be included in the expedited process.
Exclusions: Gas exports will not be expedited to countries supporting terrorism or excluded by Congress for national security reasons.
No Impact on Existing Agreements: Current authorizations for gas export and import remain in effect.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9355
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Process start date: 2022-11-22