Cornyn, Fetterman Introduce Bill to Give American Energy Producers Certainty, Safeguard Against Anti-LNG Policies

Cornyn, Fetterman Introduce Bill to Give American Energy Producers Certainty, Safeguard Against Anti-LNG Policies News Cornyn, Fetterman Introduce Bill to Give American Energy Producers Certainty, Safeguard Against Anti-LNG Policies May 14, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the LNG Export Security Act , which would amend current law to provide certainty to American energy producers and ensure future administrations cannot take advantage of vague language to enact policies that stifle Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) production and exports: “America’s energy producers shouldn’t work in fear that a future administration could kneecap them with burdensome restrictions at a moment’s notice due to ambiguous laws,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Our commonsense legislation would clarify the Natural Gas Act to give LNG producers the certainty they need and deserve to continue powering the world.” “LNG has played a critical role in promoting America’s energy independence and global leadership. That kind of energy dominance starts in Pennsylvania,” said Sen. Fetterman. “I’ve been proud to advocate for solutions that put American jobs first and fully recognize we need guardrails in place to protect this industry and the workers. This bill makes sure decisions are made objectively while protecting the millions of jobs that power communities across Pennsylvania and our great nation.” Background: Despite the United States leading the world in Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) production and exports, the Biden Department of Energy (DOE) paused the export of any new LNG cargo to countries without a free-trade agreement in 2023. This pause was politically motivated by climate activists and based on DOE’s interpretation of “public interest” in the Natural Gas Act . There is currently no definition of “public interest” in the Natural Gas Act , making it easier for future administrations to pause LNG exports just as the Biden administration did. The LNG Export Security Act amends the Natural Gas Act by defining “public interest” with the consideration of: The development of natural gas facilities in the United States and the domestic natural gas supply; Domestic economic interests; And national security interests. Sen. Cornyn has previously called out the Biden administration’s assault on American energy production, specifically LNG, and has since praised the Trump administration for undoing these damaging policies. The LNG Export Security Act is endorsed by the American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) and the Center for LNG.