The Energy and Commerce Committee announced on X that American LNG (liquefied natural gas) advances energy dominance, creates jobs, supports allies, and helps lower consumer prices.
According to the committee's official post on August 26, it said that "Unleashing American LNG provides the affordable and reliable power our allies need while creating jobs and lowering prices here at home." The post described the move as "another victory for American energy dominance," highlighting both domestic benefits and international strategic value. This message aligns with the committee’s broader narrative that U.S. natural gas exports bolster the economy while offering allies alternatives to adversarial energy suppliers like Russia.
The Energy and Commerce Committee has consistently promoted legislation to expand LNG exports. As reported on its website, bills such as the Unlocking Our Domestic Energy Potential Act aim to prevent future administrations from halting LNG exports and streamline approval processes. The committee argues that by ensuring certainty in export policy, America can stabilize domestic energy prices, attract investment, and create new employment opportunities across the supply chain.
The Department of Energy confirmed in early 2025 that it had restored regular permitting for LNG export projects after a pause by the Biden administration in 2024. According to the department, this reversal was described by energy experts as critical to bolstering U.S. exports, creating jobs, and strengthening energy alliances abroad. The DOE emphasized that expanding LNG capacity helps maintain affordable domestic energy prices while simultaneously increasing global energy security for U.S. allies.
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce, founded in 1795, is the oldest standing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. According to its official history on Wikipedia, the committee oversees a broad jurisdiction that includes energy policy, healthcare, telecommunications, interstate commerce, and consumer protection. Chaired by Representative Brett Guthrie of Kentucky, it plays a pivotal role in shaping national legislation on energy security and holding federal agencies accountable for implementing regulatory and trade policies.
