Natural Gas Export Certification Bill
Official: Protecting American Energy Security Act of 2026
This bill changes the rules for exporting natural gas by requiring approval from the Secretary of Energy to ensure it benefits the public. It aims to control how and to whom natural gas is exported from the United States.
1. This bill requires a certification from the Secretary of Energy for exporting natural gas. 2. The certification must confirm that the export is in the public interest. 3. The certification lasts for one year unless revoked by the Secretary of Energy. 4. Only certain countries, defined as covered nations, are affected by this requirement. 5. Exporters must have both this certification and an export order to proceed.
Natural gas exporters and countries receiving U.S. natural gas.