Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Natural Gas Export Expansion Act”.
Natural Gas Export Expansion Act
A BILL
To amend the Natural Gas Act to provide for expanded natural gas exports, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Natural gas exports
Finding— Congress finds that expanding natural gas exports will lead to increased investment and development of domestic supplies of natural gas that will contribute to job growth and economic development.
by inserting “or any other nation not excluded by this section” after “trade in natural gas”;
by striking “(c) For purposes” and inserting the following:
“(c) Expedited application and approval process
“(1) In general—For purposes”
by adding at the end the following:
“(2) Exclusions
“(A) In general—Any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States is excluded from expedited approval under paragraph (1).
“(B) Designation by President or Congress—The President or Congress may designate nations that may be excluded from expedited approval under paragraph (1) for reasons of national security.
“(3) Order not required—No order is required under subsection (a) to authorize the export or import of any natural gas to or from Canada or Mexico.”