Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, and authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to accept applications for natural gas export or import facilities.

Highlights:

• Repeals certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, including requirements for Department of Energy (DOE) approval and related provisions that address free trade agreements (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve or deny applications to authorize the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities (e.g., liquefied natural gas terminals) to export natural gas to foreign countries or import natural gas from foreign countries (Sec. 2).

• Requires the FERC to deem the exportation or importation of natural gas to be consistent with the public interest in determining whether to approve or deny an application (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text