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Limiting Federal Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing to State Authority

This bill aims to restrict federal and inter-agency river commissions from creating and enforcing regulations on hydraulic fracturing. This means that decisions on this matter will be made exclusively at the state level, potentially impacting local environment and economy.
Key points
State authorities will gain exclusive control over hydraulic fracturing regulations in the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River basins.
Federal and inter-agency river commissions (Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Delaware River Basin Commission, Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin) will be prohibited from implementing their own rules in this area.
This change may affect environmental protection standards and the development of the extraction industry in these regions, depending on individual state policies.
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Print number: 118_HR_1217
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Process start date: 2023-02-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DRILL Now Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1217.

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 2023-02-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State authorities will gain exclusive control over hydraulic fracturing regulations in the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River basins.
  • Federal and inter-agency river commissions (Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Delaware River Basin Commission, Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin) will be prohibited from implementing their own rules in this area.
  • This change may affect environmental protection standards and the development of the extraction industry in these regions, depending on individual state policies.
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. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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