This bill would prohibit the export of U.S.-produced or refined natural gas to foreign countries if the intent is to re-export that gas through liquefied natural gas terminals located outside the United States, particularly targeting exports routed through Mexico. The bill is motivated by congressional concerns about corruption in Mexico's government and state-owned companies, weakened judicial independence, and alleged violations of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. The measure affects natural gas producers, refiners, and exporters who currently use or plan to use foreign terminals for liquefied natural gas operations. The bill contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines, instead serving as a straightforward prohibition on certain export practices intended to keep U.S. natural gas exports going directly through domestic terminals.
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