Exempts vessels transporting liquefied natural gas from certain coastwise endorsement requirements.
The American LNG First Act of 2026 amends the coastwise endorsement requirements to exempt vessels transporting liquefied natural gas from certain restrictions. This exemption applies unless the vessel is owned by a Russian or Chinese national or government, is flagged by Russia or China, or has any crewmember who is a Russian or Chinese national. The bill aims to facilitate the transport of liquefied natural gas while maintaining certain national security measures.
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