Sen. Scott, Rep. Pfluger Seek to Boost American Energy Production

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Congressman August Pfluger (R-Texas) introduced the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would place the permitting process in the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and eliminate the U.S. Department of Energy’s authority on LNG exports.

During the Biden-era energy crisis, the administration made an ill-advised decision to halt the approval process for liquified natural gas exports, halting America’s then-booming natural gas exports.

“Unlocking American energy production not only plays a vital role in safeguarding our national security, but is the path to lowering energy costs for families across the nation,” said Senator Scott. “Relying on bad actors undoubtedly puts America last, not first. With President Trump back in office, we will be energy independent and dominate once again.”

“President Biden spent four years pandering to progressive climate extremists and restricted future energy exports instead of unleashing American energy production to provide our allies with a secure, affordable energy source. We finally have a President back in office who understands that having efficient, reliable, and affordable energy is the key to U.S. national security,” said Rep. Pfluger. “This legislation cuts the red tape by removing the Department of Energy’s export authorization requirement and streamlining the permitting process. Energy security is national security, and I thank Senator Scott for leading this bill in the Senate and look forward to pushing for its passage in both chambers.”

Senator Scott and Congressman Pfluger were joined by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Rick Scott (R- Fla.), and Representatives John Joyce (R-Pa.), Julia Letlow (R-La.), Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.), Roger Williams (R-Texas), Troy Balderson (R-Ohio), Craig Goldman (R-Texas), Randy Weber (R-Texas), Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), Jake Ellzey (R-Texas), Pete Sessions (R-Texas), and Brian Babin (R-Texas). 

Find the legislation text here. 

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