Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB4760

Introduced
7/25/25  

Caption

Cutting LNG Bunkering Red Tape Act

Impact

If passed, HB4760 is expected to have significant implications for the regulation of natural gas bunkering in the United States. By defining bunkering more clearly, the bill aims to reduce administrative burdens for domestic energy suppliers and enhance the competitiveness of U.S. LNG in global markets. Supporters believe this will facilitate smoother operations for marine vessels and promote a more efficient energy market. The potential easing of regulations is likely to attract more investment and innovation within the LNG sector.

Summary

House Bill 4760, dubbed the 'Cutting LNG Bunkering Red Tape Act', aims to amend the Natural Gas Act to provide clarity on the treatment of bunkering operations as exports. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the bunkering of natural gas for marine fuel use will not be classified as an export unless the transfer occurs in the territorial sea or inland waters of a foreign country. This legislation seeks to streamline the regulatory framework surrounding the bunkering process, which is crucial for the maritime industry relying on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support from various stakeholders in the shipping and natural gas industries, it is not without its points of contention. Opponents may raise concerns about the environmental impacts of increased LNG use as marine fuel and the adequacy of current regulatory frameworks to safeguard environmental standards. Additionally, some may argue that the bill could undermine existing measures designed to ensure environmental protection in marine operations. Discussions surrounding the bill illustrate the broader tension between energy policy advancement and environmental stewardship.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HB4760

Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act of 2023

US HB10207

LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2024

US HB4619

AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act

US HB2811

Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023

US HB8682

Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act

US HB10493

To support the national defense and economic security of the United States by supporting vessels, ports, and shipyards of the United States and the U.S. maritime workforce.

US HB5564

REDUCE Act of 2023 Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems Act of 2023

US HB3172

Vietnam Human Rights Act

US SB4406

End Polluter Welfare Act of 2024

US HB8700

International Artificial Intelligence Research Partnership Act of 2024

Similar Bills

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