How HR 9355 changes current law

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The bill establishes an expedited approval process for natural gas export applications to certain allies of the United States, while excluding specific nations based on national security concerns.

• 15 U.S.C. 717b(c)

  (c) Expedited application and approval process → (c) Expedited Application and Approval Process.--(1) Definition of covered nation.--(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `covered nation'--(i) during the period described in subparagraph (B), means an ally described in section 3(b)(2) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2753(b)(2)); and(ii) during the period described in subparagraph (B), includes Cyprus, Finland, Moldova, Sweden, Taiwan, and Ukraine. (B) Period described.--The period described in this subparagraph is the period--(i) beginning on the date of enactment of the LNG For Allies Act; and(ii) ending on December 31, 2027, or such later date as the President determines is in the interest of national defense (as defined in section 702 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4552)) or is otherwise in the interests of the United States.

  This change redefines the expedited application process and specifies which countries can receive expedited approval for natural gas exports.

• 15 U.S.C. 717b(c)

  except as provided in paragraph (3), for purposes → Except as provided in paragraph (3), for purposes of

  This change clarifies the conditions under which expedited approval may be granted.

• 15 U.S.C. 717b(c)

  (2) Expedited approval.--For purposes of the exportation of natural gas to a covered nation, applications for such exportation shall be granted without modification or delay.

  This addition ensures that applications to export natural gas to designated allies are approved quickly.

• 15 U.S.C. 717b(c)

  (3) Exclusions.--(A) Nations designated as state sponsors of terrorism.--The Commission shall not grant expedited approval under paragraph (2) of an application for exportation of natural gas to any country the government of which has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to--(i) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4813(c)(1)(A));(ii) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371); or(iii) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780).

  This addition establishes exclusions that prevent expedited approval for nations known to support international terrorism.

• 15 U.S.C. 717b(c)

  (B) Nations designated by Congress.--The Commission shall not grant expedited approval under paragraph (2) of an application for exportation of natural gas to any nation designated by an Act of Congress as excluded from such expedited approval for reasons of national security.

  This addition allows Congress to designate specific nations that should not receive expedited approval for natural gas exports.