US House Rejects Biden's LNG Pause, But Senate Passage Unlikely

The US House of Representatives voted largely along party lines to overturn President Biden's pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals. While the bill aims to expedite LNG exports to allies and boost US energy security, its passage in the Democratic-controlled Senate remains highly improbable.

• House passes bill removing Biden's authority to halt LNG approvals.

• Passage in the Senate and subsequent law unlikely.

• Republicans back exports, citing job creation and energy security for allies.

• Democrats raise concerns over environmental and economic impacts.

• Biden administration opposes the bill but avoids a veto threat.

• European Commission downplays short-term impact on supplies.