Press Releases

Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) and Representative August Pfluger (TX11) released the following statements after H.R. 1949, the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act passed the House of Representatives on a vote of 217-188.
 
"Today, the House took a major step to unleash America’s LNG potential,” said Chairman LaMalfa. "For too long, unnecessary roadblocks have slowed our energy growth and held back American workers. This legislation cuts through the red tape, empowers FERC to approve LNG export facilities, and ensures our energy resources benefit our nation first. By advancing this commonsense policy, we’re creating jobs, strengthening energy independence, and securing America’s position as a global energy leader. I want to thank Representative Pfluger for his leadership in getting this important legislation across the finish line.”
 
“Today's House passage of my Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act is another major victory in achieving American energy dominance. My legislation reforms the broken, politically weaponized approval process so we can streamline permitting for exporting LNG once and for all. It's simple: Exporting American LNG strengthens our economy, stabilizes prices, drives much-needed investment in energy infrastructure, and bolsters the energy security of our global partners. I thank my colleagues for supporting this critical legislation, and I urge its swift passage in the Senate under Senator Scott's strong leadership," said Representative Pfluger.