In CommitteeFiled Mar 19, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mar 20, 2026
Summary
The bill changes maritime law so vessels carrying liquefied natural gas can receive documentation without meeting the usual coastwise endorsement requirements. It does not apply to ships owned, flagged, or crewed by Russian or Chinese nationals or governments. The goal is to speed LNG shipments while limiting involvement by those two countries.
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