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Expedited Approval for Small-Scale Natural Gas Exports

This new law aims to speed up the approval process for exporting small volumes of natural gas. This means companies can get quicker permission to sell gas abroad, potentially impacting global energy availability and prices. For citizens, this could indirectly affect economic stability and the nation's trade relations.
Key points
Faster Gas Export Approvals: Applications for exporting up to 51.75 billion cubic feet of natural gas per year will be processed more quickly.
Easier Trade with Free Trade Agreement Nations: Gas exports to countries with free trade agreements will also be expedited, unless that nation is subject to US sanctions.
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Print number: 117_S_3145
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2021-11-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3145.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Faster Gas Export Approvals: Applications for exporting up to 51.75 billion cubic feet of natural gas per year will be processed more quickly.
  • Easier Trade with Free Trade Agreement Nations: Gas exports to countries with free trade agreements will also be expedited, unless that nation is subject to US sanctions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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