To provide greater output, price stability, and regulatory certainty with respect to domestic energy production in the United States and exports, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds that— natural gas is a safe and abundant resource and is proven to be environmentally responsible, requires review and approval of certain natural gas transmission projects Section 7(e) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C, and requires expedited approval for certain natural gas interstate pipelines Section 7(c)(1) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, delegation of rulemaking, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Energy, Natural Gas, Foreign Policy, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings Congress finds that— natural gas is a safe and abundant resource and is proven to be environmentally responsible.
- Requires review and approval of certain natural gas transmission projects Section 7(e) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.
- Requires expedited approval for certain natural gas interstate pipelines Section 7(c)(1) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.
- Requires natural gas exports Congress finds that— increasing clean and safe natural gas exports will lead to increased investment and development of domestic supplies of natural gas that will contribute to job growth...
- Imposes pending applications to export natural gas All applications to export natural gas from the United States to a foreign country submitted under section 3(a) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds that— natural gas is a safe and abundant resource and is proven to be environmentally responsible, requires review and approval of certain natural gas transmission projects Section 7(e) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C, and requires expedited approval for certain natural gas interstate pipelines Section 7(c)(1) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Natural Gas, Foreign Policy, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress finds that— natural gas is a safe and abundant resource and is proven to be environmentally responsible, requires review and approval of certain natural gas transmission projects Section 7(e) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C, and requires expedited approval for certain natural gas interstate pipelines Section 7(c)(1) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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