Condemning the Biden administration's politically motivated ban on liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1303 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1303

  Condemning the Biden administration's politically motivated ban on 
  liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 14, 2024

Mr. Weber of Texas (for himself, Mr. Meuser, Mrs. Bice, Mr. Cloud, Mr. 
   Fulcher, Mr. Issa, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Self, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. 
Biggs, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Allen, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania, 
 Mr. Guthrie, Mrs. Lesko, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. 
 Bishop of North Carolina, Mr. Dunn of Florida, Mr. Fry, Mr. Kelly of 
   Pennsylvania, Mr. Huizenga, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Estes, Mr. McCaul, Mr. 
 Bilirakis, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Jackson of Texas, Mr. Bucshon, Mr. Baird, 
Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Babin, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Nehls, 
 Mr. Bean of Florida, Mr. Turner, Mr. Luetkemeyer, Mr. Lawler, and Mr. 
 Scott Franklin of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which 
 was 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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Condemning the Biden administration's politically motivated ban on 
  liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries.

Whereas, on January 26, 2024, President Joe Biden and his administration 
        announced a ban on pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) 
        exports to non-free trade agreement countries until the Department of 
        Energy can update the underlying analyses for authorizations;
Whereas the Department of Energy has already commissioned 5 studies to examine 
        the effects of United States LNG exports, and the results unanimously 
        demonstrate the benefits to the United States economy and domestic 
        natural gas prices;
Whereas the Department of Energy is not required to halt pending LNG permits 
        while conducting more environmental studies, as President Barack Obama 
        and President Donald Trump conducted studies on liquefied natural gas 
        without blocking export permits;
Whereas data from the Energy Information Administration demonstrates that the 
        United States exported more LNG than any other country in the first half 
        of 2023, and the United States set a monthly record of 12,400,000,000 
        cubic feet per day in April 2024 as Freeport LNG increased its 
        production;
Whereas, according to the Department of Energy, the United States produces 
        natural gas 41 percent more cleanly than Russian natural gas delivered 
        to Europe;
Whereas President Joe Biden campaigned on killing the fossil fuel industry, and 
        this politically motivated decision has serious consequences for the 
        United States and allies across the world;
Whereas the United States ample, stable, and reliable production of natural gas 
        helps enable exports and ensures United States natural gas can compete 
        on the growing global market;
Whereas the energy sector has historically been a pillar of strength for the 
        United States economy, fostering innovation, driving technological 
        advancements, and fueling prosperity across the Nation;
Whereas many LNG companies proactively partner with local schools in communities 
        where they operate to train and hire labor for high-paying jobs, with 
        skills that are applicable to other jobs within the energy industry; and
Whereas the Biden administration's disregard for the economic well-being of 
        communities with LNG facilities and its residents demonstrates a lack of 
        understanding of the critical role that energy plays in supporting 
        United States families and communities: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) condemns the Biden administration's reckless suspension 
        of liquefied natural gas export permits;
            (2) calls for immediate action to lift the ban on liquefied 
        natural gas export permits to restore confidence in the United 
        States energy sector;
            (3) urges the Biden administration to prioritize the 
        interests of United States workers and communities over 
        partisan political agendas; and
            (4) shall transmit copies of this resolution to the 
        President of the United States, the Secretary of Energy, and 
        all relevant stakeholders to underscore the importance of 
        preserving and advancing the United States liquefied natural 
        gas industry.
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