Providing consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
Summary
This resolution established the procedural rules for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024 (H.R. 7176). The underlying legislation seeks to eliminate the requirement for the Department of Energy to authorize the export or import of natural gas, effectively granting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the sole authority to approve or deny such projects. If enacted, this change would streamline the approval process for liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, potentially increasing the volume of U.S. energy exports to global markets.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1131-1138)
Jan 21, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1009.
Jan 21, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1009, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 21, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1138-1139)
Jan 21, 2026
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 210 (Roll no. 34).
Jan 21, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1131-1132)
Jan 21, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1131-1132)
Jan 21, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2026
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Jan 20, 2026
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Ordering the Previous Question
The House of Representatives voted 212-206 to 'order the previous question' regarding H.Res. 1009. This is a procedural step that ends debate and prevents further amendments, allowing the House to move directly to a vote on the rule governing H.R. 7176. The underlying bill, the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Stockpile Act of 2024, seeks to eliminate certain regulatory hurdles for the export and import of natural gas. The vote fell strictly along party lines, with every Republican present voting in favor and every Democrat present voting against. This reflects a broader partisan divide over energy policy, with Republicans generally favoring increased domestic production and exports, while Democrats often raise concerns regarding environmental impacts and domestic energy prices. By passing this motion, the House leadership successfully cleared a necessary hurdle to bring the natural gas legislation to the floor for a final vote. Following this procedural victory, the House is expected to vote on the rule itself and then proceed to consider the merits of the natural gas export bill.
