S. 4520 (119th)Congressional Activities

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to include a definition of the term "public interest", and for other purposes.

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May 13, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Natural gas has been sold commercially in the United States since 1816, starting with the Gaslight Company of Baltimore. Technological advancements around the turn of the 20th century greatly expanded its uses for heating, cooking, and industrial applications. New pipeline technology and new drilling techniques led to…

AuthorsPaul W. Parfomak, Adam Vann, Michael Ratner
Energy PolicyFossil EnergyInternational Energy Issues
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