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American LNG First Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
In Committee
Summary
Allows U.S. documentation and coastwise endorsements for vessels carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG). This bill would expand which LNG carriers can register for U.S. coastwise trade while carving out nationality-based bans on Russian and Chinese interests.
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- U.S. shipowners and operators: Would let vessels that transport methane refrigerated liquid (LNG) receive U.S. certificates of documentation and coastwise endorsements, widening options for domestic LNG transport and registration.
- Russian and Chinese entities: Explicitly blocks vessels owned in whole or in part by Russian or Chinese nationals or their governments, Russian- or Chinese-flagged ships, and vessels with any Russian or Chinese crewmember from getting these documents.
- Crews and hiring: Operators seeking coastwise endorsements for LNG ships would need to ensure no crewmember is a Russian or Chinese national to meet the bill's eligibility rules.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Allow U.S. documentation for LNG ships
If enacted, this bill would let a U.S. certificate of documentation be issued for any vessel that transports methane, refrigerated liquid (commonly called liquefied natural gas). It would add transporting LNG to the list of qualifying activities for a coastwise endorsement. The bill would exclude vessels owned in whole or in part by Russian or Chinese nationals or their governments, vessels flagged by Russia or China, and vessels with any crewmember who is a Russian or Chinese national. The text does not specify an effective date, sunset, or any new appropriation.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
PA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/19/2026
Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
OH • R
Sponsored 3/19/2026
Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]
NC • R
Sponsored 3/26/2026
Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
CA • R
Sponsored 3/26/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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