Congressman Turner urges increase of U.S. LNG exports

Congressman Mike Turner continued his bipartisan effort to increase U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas.

Turner reintroduced his bipartisan legislation, the American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act, that would streamline the Department of Energy’s regulatory process to export U.S. natural gas to World Trade Organization countries.

“This legislation is an opportunity for the United States to demonstrate international leadership, establish an active presence in the global energy market, and simultaneously retain huge and immediate economic benefits here at home,” said Turner.

On March 26, 2014, following the U.S. E.U. Summit, President Obama and leaders of the European Union issued a joint statement welcoming “the prospect of U.S. LNG exports in the future since additional global supplies will benefit Europe and other strategic partners.”

“These statements were encouraging, but they are not enough. This legislation is the opportunity to put that intent into concrete action,” said Turner.

The American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act would lift the self-imposed restrictions on U.S. natural gas exports and provide the country’s allies with an alternative and reliable source of energy, Turner said, adding that it would provide the U.S. allies with assurance, greater choice and more opportunities to negotiate prices.

Congressman Turner originally introduced The American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act on March 4, 2014, and also partnered with the House Energy and Commerce Committee to help author H.R.6, The Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act.

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Press Release; Image: turner.house.gov