The Natural Gas Act: Background, Key Provisions, and Policy Issues

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R48967

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Jun 3, 2026

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Jun 6, 2026, 1:53 pm UTC

Authors: Paul W. Parfomak, Adam Vann, Michael Ratner

Source topics: Energy Policy, Fossil Energy, International Energy Issues, Environmental Policy

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