Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Leads Renewed Charge To Shield LNG, Cut Through Court Challenges

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Leads Renewed Charge To Shield LNG, Cut Through Court Challenges

A group of Republican senators, led by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), has reintroduced the “Protect LNG Act,” legislation designed to safeguard liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects from legal challenges that they argue hinder American energy production and economic growth. The bill aims to prevent courts from vacating previously approved LNG permits, clarify jurisdiction for lawsuits, […] Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Leads Renewed Charge To Shield LNG, Cut Thr…

Cornyn, Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Protect LNG Act

U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) reintroduced the Protect LNG Act. The legislation ensures that a court cannot vacate a previously authorized LNG permit, clarifies the venue for LNG lawsuits before federal courts, and mandates that courts grant expedited decisions in relevant cases.“Oil and natural gas