HR 6082119th CongressIn Committee

Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2025

Introduced: Nov 18, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] (D-Colorado)

Standard Summary

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Repeals the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, requiring disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations and addressing medical emergencies related to proprietary chemical formulas.

Key Points

1Removes the exemption for hydraulic fracturing from the Safe Drinking Water Act
2Mandates disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations
3Requires disclosure prior to and after hydraulic fracturing operations
4Provides for public access to disclosed chemical information
5Addresses medical emergencies by allowing immediate disclosure of proprietary chemical formulas

Impact Areas

Environmental protectionPublic healthOil and gas industry regulations

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