Sioux City Times

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, with U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voting in favor. This legislation aims to repeal the recent restrictions imposed by the Biden administration on the import and export of American liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Rep. Feenstra criticized President Biden's energy policies, stating, "Since his first day in office, President Biden has done everything in his power to destroy American energy production, eliminate American energy jobs, and make our country reliant on our foreign adversaries for our energy needs. His ban on exports of American LNG is just another intentional way to impose his Green New Deal agenda on our families, farmers, and businesses."

Feenstra emphasized the importance of unleashing the full potential of American energy capabilities, including homegrown Iowa ethanol and biodiesel, to lower gas prices for families, prevent enemies from profiting off energy needs, and enhance national security. He explained, "While China, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela seek to monopolize the global energy market, we must unleash the full potential of our energy capabilities – including homegrown Iowa ethanol and biodiesel – to lower gas prices for our families, prevent our enemies from profiting off our energy needs, and power our nation. My vote to overturn President Biden’s order to stop LNG exports strengthens our energy, economic, and national security."

The passage of this legislation demonstrates a pushback against the Biden administration's energy policies and a commitment to prioritizing American energy production and security.