February 24, 2026
Mr. Weber of Texas (for himself, Mr. Balderson, Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, Mr. Carey, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Pfluger, Mr. Babin, Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Ms. Letlow, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Goldman of Texas, Mr. Williams of Texas, Mr. Stauber, Mr. Fine, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Hurd of Colorado, Mrs. Bice, Mr. Harrigan, Ms. Van Duyne, Mr. McDowell, Mrs. Fedorchak, Mr. Collins, Mr. Bean of Florida, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Loudermilk, Mr. Allen, Mr. Moran, and Mr. Messmer) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the first export shipment of liquefied natural gas produced in the lower 48 States.
Whereas, on February 24, 2016, the United States shipped its first export cargo of liquefied natural gas produced in the lower 48 States, when the Asia Vision left Cheniere’s Sabine Pass Liquefaction facility in the Gulf of America destined for Brazil;
Whereas the first shipment marked a historic milestone in American energy production and global trade and demonstrated the technological innovation, workforce expertise, and private sector investment that enabled the United States to become a reliable supplier of liquefied natural gas to global markets;
Whereas, over the past decade, liquefied natural gas exports from the lower 48 States have supported economic growth and enhanced the United States role as a global energy leader, strengthening the energy security of allies and partners;
Whereas the development of liquefied natural gas export capacity has supported an annual average of 273,000 American jobs across the energy value chain, including production, transportation, construction, engineering, and operations, and contributed more than $400,000,000,000 in economic growth;
Whereas, over the past decade, United States liquefied natural gas export terminals have shipped more than 8,500 cargoes to over 40 countries and regions around the world;
Whereas liquefied natural gas has helped to reduce emissions when replacing higher emitting fuels in electricity generation and industrial use;
Whereas the first export shipment of liquefied natural gas from the lower 48 States represented a turning point in the Nation’s energy history, reflecting decades of innovation, regulatory cooperation, and infrastructure development;
Whereas February 24, 2026, marks the 10th anniversary of this significant achievement in United States energy production and export capability; and
Whereas the United States is now the largest global exporter of liquefied natural gas, providing a reliable and affordable source of energy to friends and allies around the world: Now, therefore, be it
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That the House of Representatives—
(1)
recognizes and celebrates the 10th anniversary of the first export shipment of liquefied natural gas produced in the lower 48 States;
(2)
honors the workers, innovators, and communities whose efforts made this milestone possible;
(3)
acknowledges the role of liquefied natural gas exports in supporting United States economic growth, energy security, and international partnerships; and
(4)
reaffirms the importance of continued innovation and leadership in the responsible development of American energy resources.