[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1076 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1076

   Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the first export shipment of 
         liquefied natural gas produced in the lower 48 States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   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
    Resolved, 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.
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