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HR2769119th CongressWALLET

American Gas for Allies Act

Sponsored By: Representative Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]

Introduced

Summary

Fast-tracks U.S. LNG exports to NATO allies and Ukraine by treating those exports as in the public interest and requiring authorizations be granted without modification or delay for three years.

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  • NATO countries and Ukraine would gain clearer access to U.S. liquefied natural gas during the three-year period, strengthening their energy options amid regional instability.
  • The bill highlights the U.S. LNG industry’s economic role, noting it contributes more than $400.0 billion to GDP and supports over 270,000 jobs on average annually, signaling congressional support for the sector.
  • The text cites a Department of Energy laboratory assessment that U.S. LNG can have up to 56% lower total greenhouse gas emissions than European coal, while Russian natural gas can be up to 22% higher than European coal.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Faster natural gas export approvals to NATO and Ukraine

For three years after enactment, exports of natural gas to NATO countries and Ukraine would be treated as in the public interest. Applications to export to those countries would be granted without modification or delay. The fast-track would cover applications pending on enactment and new ones filed during the three-year window. This would mainly help U.S. natural gas exporters by speeding approvals.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]

TX • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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