Bills · HR 6080
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6080Environmental Protection
CLEANER Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 18· LAST ACTION NOV 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a long-standing exemption for oil and gas waste from federal hazardous waste laws, which could have significant implications for environmental protection and public health. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better control over potentially harmful substances, reducing the risk of water and soil contamination in areas where energy is produced. This means cleaner local environments and potentially safer drinking water for nearby communities.
If the bill does not become law, these wastes would continue to be regulated under less stringent state or federal non-hazardous waste rules, or under existing, less comprehensive federal rules. This could mean continued environmental risks if these wastes contain hazardous components that are not adequately managed under current regulations. The bill aims to close what supporters see as a regulatory gap, while opponents might argue it imposes unnecessary burdens on a critical industry.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the EPA to determine within one year if wastes from oil, natural gas, and geothermal energy production are hazardous.
This initiates the process to potentially classify these wastes under stricter environmental regulations, which could significantly change how they are managed.
PROVISION 02
If determined hazardous, these wastes must be regulated under Subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act.
Subtitle C contains the most stringent federal rules for hazardous waste, ensuring comprehensive oversight from generation to disposal.
PROVISION 03
If not determined hazardous, the EPA must still update Subtitle D regulations for these wastes within one year.
This ensures that even non-hazardous oil, gas, and geothermal wastes receive more protective federal oversight, including groundwater monitoring and cleanup requirements.
PROVISION 04
The updated Subtitle D criteria must include requirements for groundwater monitoring, facility location, corrective action, and financial assurance.
These specific requirements are designed to prevent contamination, ensure responsible siting, and guarantee funds for future cleanup efforts.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 18
Introduced in House
NOV 18
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6080
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 18, 2025
Last actionNov 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 18, 2025
House BillHR 6080Environmental Protection
CLEANER Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 18, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 18, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
23
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