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HR 6090119th CongressIn Committee
FRESHER Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 18, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-California)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The FRESHER Act amends the Clean Water Act by eliminating the exemption for stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations from NPDES permitting requirements. It also directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on stormwater impacts from oil and gas operations, including contamination analysis, groundwater resources, and aquifer susceptibility.
Key Points
- 1Repeals the exemption for stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations under the Clean Water Act's NPDES permitting program
- 2Requires stormwater runoff from oil, gas, and mining operations to be subject to standard permitting requirements
- 3Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive study of stormwater impacts from oil and gas operations
- 4Study must analyze measurable contamination, groundwater resources, and aquifer susceptibility to contamination
- 5Requires a report to Congress within one year of enactment with study findings
Impact Areas
Environmental protectionWater quality regulationOil and gas industry complianceMining operationsFederal environmental policy
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