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SCR 6 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Expresses support for the development, construction, and long-term operation of a liquid natural gas facility at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission's Port Fourchon.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's full support for building and operating a liquid natural gas export facility at Port Fourchon. It directly affects the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, local businesses, and workers involved in the project, which is currently seeking federal permits. The resolution highlights the project's potential to create thousands of jobs, generate billions in economic activity, and prioritize Louisiana-based manufacturing and employment. It also notes the project's alignment with state economic goals and a policy of exporting energy to nations with shared democratic values.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expresses legislative support for LNG facility development, promoting energy infrastructure and economic activity in the energy sector.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill supports LNG export facility which typically increases fossil fuel extraction and emissions, potentially weakening environmental protections and increasing pollution.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expresses support for LNG facility development which is projected to create thousands of jobs and generate economic activity, indicating positive impact on employment.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly supports development of LNG facility at port, advancing transportation infrastructure and economic activity related to ports and logistics.90% confidence
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026
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What changed between versions

SCR6 Original → SCR6 Enrolled · 5 edits · May 14, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized and enrolled, changing the title from a draft to an official enrolled resolution. The scope was expanded to explicitly support a specific 25-million-ton-per-year LNG export project by Argent LNG at Port Fourchon, replacing a generic support statement. The text was enhanced to highlight American technology, a 'Louisiana First' policy, and a new requirement that LNG exports be directed exclusively to nations with shared democratic values.
Scope change
The bill's scope narrowed from general support for any LNG facility to specific support for the Argent LNG project at Port Fourchon, while adding new policy conditions regarding export destinations.
SCOPE

Changed the subject from generic LNG facility support to specific support for the Argent LNG 25-million-ton-per-year terminal at Port Fourchon.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new clause requiring that Louisiana-produced LNG be exported exclusively to countries that uphold democratic principles and international law.

Included specific details about American industrial technologies (e.g., Baker Hughes, GTT) and a 'Louisiana First' policy for manufacturing and contracting.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original header, page numbers, and the legislative digest that summarized the bill's intent.

Corrected the spelling of the port name from 'Port Fouchon' to 'Port Fourchon'.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 23, 2026 · House May 13, 2026

How they voted

37–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 39
Mar 23, 2026
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican28
26 Yea 2
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
3
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, concurred in by vote of 90 yeas, 0 nays.
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (13-0).
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably.
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
MF
Mike Fési
RRepublican
LA
20