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119-s-3035119th CongressWALLET

Natural Gas Export Expansion Act

Sponsored By: Senator Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Introduced

Summary

An expedited approval process for natural gas exports and imports. This bill would amend the Natural Gas Act to create a faster application and approval track, carve out clear exclusions for sanctioned or national-security-designated countries, and allow exports to Canada and Mexico without a separate export order.

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  • Energy companies and traders: would be able to use an expedited application and approval process under the Natural Gas Act, which is intended to speed cross-border export and import transactions.
  • Workers and local economies: the bill includes a finding that expanding exports will spur investment in domestic natural gas supplies and contribute to job growth and economic development.
  • Foreign policy and national security: countries subject to U.S. sanctions are excluded from the expedited process and the President or Congress can designate other nations for exclusion on national security grounds. The bill also permits exports to Canada and Mexico without an order under the act.

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Faster natural gas export approvals for businesses

If enacted, this bill would create an expedited approval track under the Natural Gas Act for most natural gas exports and imports. Countries under U.S. sanctions would be excluded from the expedited track. The President or Congress could also designate other countries to exclude for national security reasons. Exports or imports to Canada and Mexico would not need an order under subsection (a). U.S. exporters and importers would likely get faster federal authorizations. Households could see indirect effects on natural gas prices or supply. These changes would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

    ND • R

    Sponsored 10/23/2025

  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 10/23/2025

  • Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 10/27/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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