The resolution urges the United States Congress to enact a waiver for the Jones Act to allow for the transportation of domestic liquefied natural gas (LNG) between ports in Alaska. It highlights the state's reliance on natural gas for electricity generation and heating, noting that a projected shortfall in supply from the Cook Inlet region is expected to begin in 2027. The resolution emphasizes the urgency of addressing this energy crisis, particularly for military bases and communities that depend on natural gas, and points out that the construction of a natural gas pipeline from the North Slope to the Southcentral region is not feasible in the short term.

The resolution also discusses the limitations imposed by the Jones Act, which requires that vessels transporting cargo between U.S. ports be built and crewed by U.S. citizens. Currently, there are no compliant vessels available to transport LNG within the state, which hampers the ability to utilize the North Slope's substantial natural gas reserves. By requesting a waiver, the resolution aims to facilitate the transportation of LNG to stabilize energy supplies and reduce costs for Alaskan communities, thereby contributing to both state and national energy security.