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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today for House passage of H.R. 351, the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act, which cuts through government red tape to help expedite the approval of liquefied natural gas [LNG] exports. To view video of Rep. Babin’s House floor speech on H.R. 351, please click here. The transcript of his speech is as follows:

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 351 – the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act.

“America’s energy producers and the tens of thousands of Americans they employ stand ready to meet the demand for a reliable and secure source of natural gas from America and the world.

“They’ve completed their reviews, passed their tests and are ready to get to work. But there is one BIG problem. The Obama Administration is standing in their way.

“The President and his anti-American energy agenda has placed a de facto ban on LNG exports by log jamming their requests and using bureaucratic red tape to block America’s progress.

“This bill breaks the bureaucratic gridlock and expedites approval of LNG exports. I’ve seen firsthand the jobs and opportunities that an LNG facility has created for the people of East Texas

“Let’s help the American worker by approving H.R. 351. Thank you, and I yield back.”