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119-s-3545119th CongressWALLET

Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Introduced

Summary

Would ban exports of U.S.-produced natural gas to keep more supply and lower domestic energy prices. The bill sets a “domestic-use-first” policy, creates a new export-restriction rule in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and allows only narrow exemptions that need congressional approval.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Limits U.S. natural gas exports

This bill would require the President to restrict or prohibit exports of natural gas produced in the United States to help keep domestic energy costs low. The President would make the restriction by writing a rule and could set terms and conditions to carry out the purpose. The President would be able to exempt some exports if they are consistent with the national interest and would not unreasonably raise residential consumer costs, or if they are critical for national security or a strategic ally. Any exemption would not take effect unless Congress approves it in a joint resolution. If enacted, this would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

MA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 12/17/2025

  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 12/17/2025

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 12/17/2025

  • Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

    VT • I

    Sponsored 12/17/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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