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Fracking Chemical Disclosure: Protecting Drinking Water Safety and Health.

This law removes the federal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, increasing protection for public water sources. Extraction companies must publicly disclose all chemicals intended for and actually used in underground injection operations. Crucially, medical professionals will gain immediate access to proprietary chemical formulas during medical emergencies.
Key points
Fracking operations are now regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, ending a previous exemption.
Mandatory public disclosure of all chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations.
Doctors and nurses gain immediate access to trade secret chemical formulas during patient medical emergencies.
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Status: Introduced
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Print number: 119_HR_6082
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6082.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Fracking operations are now regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, ending a previous exemption.
  • Mandatory public disclosure of all chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations.
  • Doctors and nurses gain immediate access to trade secret chemical formulas during patient medical emergencies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Health