Protect LNG Act of 2024

HR 10008, the Protect LNG Act of 2024, changes how environmental lawsuits affect approvals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities. It prevents courts from canceling existing permits for covered LNG facilities during environmental reviews under the Natural Gas Act or National Environmental Policy Act; instead, courts must send cases back to the relevant federal agency (like the Energy Department or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) to fix issues. The bill also gives specific federal appeals courts exclusive authority over these cases, requires expedited handling, and sets a 90-day deadline for filing legal challenges after a permit is finalized. This directly impacts LNG companies seeking approvals and environmental groups challenging those approvals in court.