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H.R. 2248

LNG Now Act of 2019

License Natural Gas Now Act of 2019 or the LNG Now Act of 2019

This bill prohibits the federal government from imposing restrictions on the importation and exportation of natural gas.

The bill does not limit the President's ability to restrict the exportation of natural gas (1)during national emergencies or disasters, and (2)to foreign countries if the President declares a national emergency with respect to such country.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3](R-LA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
2cosponsors2committees5actions1related bills8subjects
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
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    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

LNG Now Act of 2019 — Informed