This bill, titled the Protecting American Energy Security Act of 2026, amends the Natural Gas Act to establish a new requirement for exporting natural gas to certain countries. It mandates that any entity exporting natural gas from the United States to a covered nation must obtain a specific certification from the Secretary of Energy. This certification must affirm that the export is demonstrably in the public interest , serving as an additional layer of approval beyond existing export orders. The Secretary of Energy issues this certification, which remains in effect for a period of one year unless it is revoked earlier. This measure aims to provide enhanced federal oversight over natural gas exports to nations potentially posing strategic or security concerns.