United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 438 — Natural Gas Export Expansion Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Natural Gas Export Expansion Act This bill expands the expedited application and approval process for natural gas imports or exports to include a permit to a nation that is not a party to a free trade agreement with the United States, unless the nation is (1) subject to sanctions or trade restrictions, or (2) excluded by the President or Congress for national security reasons.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the expedited application and approval process for natural gas exports by allowing more nations and removing the order requirement for exports to Canada and Mexico.

  • 15 U.S.C. 717b(c)

    (c) Expedited application and approval process → (c) Expedited Application and Approval Process.-- (1) In general.--For purposes

    This change enhances clarity by renaming the section and restructuring the text.

  • 15 U.S.C. 717b(c)

    or any other nation not excluded by this section

    This addition expands expedited application approval to include more nations, which were previously limited.

  • 15 U.S.C. 717b(c)

    (2) Exclusions.-- (A) In general.--Any nation subject to sanctions or trade restrictions imposed by the United States is excluded from expedited approval under paragraph (1). (B) Designation by president or congress.--The President or Congress may designate nations that may be excluded from expedited approval under paragraph (1) for reasons of national security.

    This establishes specific exclusions from the expedited approval process based on national security and sanctions.

  • 15 U.S.C. 717b(c)

    (3) Order not required.--No order is required under subsection (a) to authorize the export or import of any natural gas to or from Canada or Mexico.

    This allows for the export or import of natural gas to or from Canada and Mexico without needing a formal order.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 438 do?
Natural Gas Export Expansion Act This bill expands the expedited application and approval process for natural gas imports or exports to include a permit to a nation that is not a party to a free trade agreement with the United States, unless the nation is (1) subject to sanctions or trade restrictions, or (2) excluded by the President or Congress for national security reasons.
Who sponsors S 438?
S 438 is sponsored by Cruz, Ted (Republican).
What is the current status of S 438?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 438?
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