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AK HJR16

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin McCabe

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Origin

House of Representatives

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Export-Import Bank to prioritize funding for the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas project, which includes an 807-mile pipeline and LNG facility with capacity to export up to 20 million metric tons annually, targeting first exports by 2031

  • Requests the Export-Import Bank reconsider its $4.7 billion loan approval for the Mozambique LNG project (led by TotalEnergies), arguing it competes with domestic LNG exports and undermines U.S. energy security goals

  • Expresses concern that Mozambique LNG exports could reduce demand for Alaska and other domestic LNG, particularly in Asian and Indo-Pacific markets

  • Cites human rights concerns tied to the Mozambique project, including investigations into security-related abuses, as complicating factors

  • Copies of the resolution to be sent to Export-Import Bank leadership and Alaska's congressional delegation (Senators Murkowski and Sullivan, Representative Begich)

Legislative Description

State Liquefied Natural Gas Proj Funding

Trade Practices

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENERGY

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy4/7/2025

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