1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas Act of 2019 . 2. Natural gas carbon capture research, development, and demonstration program (a) In general Subtitle F of title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16291 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 969. Natural gas carbon capture research, development, and demonstration program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means an entity that documents to the satisfaction of the Secretary that— (A) the entity is financially responsible; and (B) the entity will provide sufficient information to the Secretary to enable the Secretary to ensure that any funds awarded to the entity are spent efficiently and effectively. (2) Natural gas The term natural gas means any fuel consisting in whole or in part of— (A) natural gas; (B) liquid petroleum gas; (C) synthetic gas derived from petroleum or natural gas liquids; (D) any mixture of natural gas and synthetic gas; or (E) any product derived directly from natural gas, including hydrogen. (3) Natural gas-generated power The term natural gas-generated power means electric energy generated through the use of natural gas. (4) Program The term program means the program established under subsection (b)(1). (5) Qualifying electric generation facility (A) In general The term qualifying electric generation facility means a facility that generates electric energy using natural gas as the fuel. (B) Inclusions The term qualifying electric generation facility includes— (i) a traditional natural gas plant; (ii) a simple cycle plant; (iii) a combined cycle plant; (iv) a combined heat and power plant