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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Representative Peltola issues statement on Biden Administration’s pending LNG export ban 

January 26, 2024 

Contact: 

Sam Erickson 

Communications Director 

sam.erickson@mail.house.gov 

707-980-1078 

Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representative Mary Peltola released the following statement regarding a pause issued by the Biden Administration on all pending non-FTA (Free Trade Agreement) export permit applications, which effectively freezes new export permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG).  

“This freeze on new LNG export permits is a major step backwards,” said Representative Peltola. “American natural gas exports have been crucial in lowering global emissions, increasing our national security, and creating good jobs and economic growth at home. We should be celebrating the fact that America is exporting more energy, instead of forcing ourselves and our allies to rely on other countries with worse labor and environmental standards for their future energy needs. While this decision does not impact the existing export approval for the Alaska LNG project, it does send a message that future LNG development in Alaska is at risk. I will be advocating strongly to the President to reverse this short-sighted ban and let American natural gas continue to power a cleaner, safer future.”  

Representative Peltola joined the Western Caucus and Alaska’s Senate delegation in opposing the decision.