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Resolution Recognizing Natural Gas as Affordable and Green Energy
Last scannedAug 23, 2026, 4:15 AM
In one sentence
This resolution states that natural gas is an affordable, green energy source needed for U.S. economic strength and supports increasing its production and export.
What it does
- Recognizes domestically produced natural gas as an affordable and 'green' energy source.
- States the United States should use all available energy sources to meet national needs.
- Supports efforts by federal agencies, including the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior, to increase domestic natural gas production and infrastructure.
- Calls for removing barriers that stop or slow down natural gas production.
- Encourages faster approval of facilities needed to export liquefied natural gas.
Who it affects
- The House of Representatives, which is passing this statement of opinion.
- Federal agencies such as the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior.
- Natural gas producers and businesses in the energy supply chain.
- Families, farmers, and small businesses that use natural gas.
Limits and unknowns
- This is a resolution, which means it expresses an opinion but does not create new laws or spend money.
- The text supports efforts by the Trump administration, even though that term ended in January 2021 and this bill was introduced in 2025.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
- Natural gas cooled until it becomes a liquid so it can be shipped by boat to other countries.
- 'All of the above' approach
- A strategy that uses many different types of energy sources instead of just one.
- Energy dominant
- When a country produces enough energy to meet its own needs and sell extra amounts to other nations.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
This resolution recognizes domestically produced natural gas as affordable, green, and necessary for the United States to be energy dominant while asserting that the United States should take a broad approach to meet energy needs. It also supports efforts to increase domestic production of natural gas and natural gas infrastructure, identify and remove barriers to the production of natural gas, and expedite the approval of liquefied natural gas export facilities in the United States.
Official activity
Bill history
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
- Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
- Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress