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Program for cleaning water from oil and gas extraction

The bill proposes creating a research program to help develop better ways to treat water produced during oil and gas extraction. The goal is to reduce environmental pollution at extraction sites, which could improve the quality of the local environment.
Key points
A program will be established to test new on-site water treatment technologies for wells.
Priority will be given to technologies that reduce environmental pollution.
The program is allocated $10 million annually from 2022 to 2027.
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Print number: 117_HR_5166
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]
Process start date: 2021-09-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TREAT Water Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5166.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A program will be established to test new on-site water treatment technologies for wells.
  • Priority will be given to technologies that reduce environmental pollution.
  • The program is allocated $10 million annually from 2022 to 2027.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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