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House BillHR 6116Environmental Protection

Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill is important because it directly addresses public concerns about how hydraulic fracturing might affect the safety of drinking water, an issue frequently raised in communities where these operations occur. If this bill becomes law, it would create a standardized and transparent system for checking water quality around fracking sites, giving both energy companies and the public critical information. This means that if any contamination were to happen, it could be detected earlier and potentially linked to specific operations, allowing for quicker action and more accountability.

Currently, water testing related to fracking can vary greatly, or not happen at all, depending on state laws and company practices, making it difficult for residents to understand potential risks. This legislation aims to provide a clearer, more consistent picture of environmental impacts, empowering citizens with data about their local water supply and potentially leading to stronger protections for public health.

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PROVISION 01

Requires companies performing hydraulic fracturing to conduct regular testing of underground drinking water sources before, during, and for five years after operations cease.

This ensures continuous monitoring of water quality around fracking sites, helping to detect potential contamination early.

PROVISION 02

Mandates that all water test results be reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within two weeks and stored in a publicly accessible, searchable online database.

This promotes transparency and allows the public to easily access critical information about drinking water quality near fracking operations.

PROVISION 03

Specifies that testing must be conducted by EPA-certified laboratories and include checks for hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants potentially linked to hydraulic fracturing.

This provision ensures the reliability and thoroughness of water testing, increasing confidence in the accuracy of the reported results.

PROVISION 04

Exempts hydraulic fracturing operations from the testing and reporting requirements if there is no accessible underground drinking water source within a one-mile radius of the site.

This provision focuses the testing efforts on areas where drinking water sources are actually present and potentially at risk.

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NOV 18

Introduced in House

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NOV 18

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 6116

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 6116Environmental Protection

Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025

INTRODUCED NOV 18, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 18, 2025

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Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires companies performing hydraulic fracturing to conduct regular testing of underground drinking water sources before, during, and for five years after operations cease.

This ensures continuous monitoring of water quality around fracking sites, helping to detect potential contamination early.

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Mandates that all water test results be reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within two weeks and stored in a publicly accessible, searchable online database.

This promotes transparency and allows the public to easily access critical information about drinking water quality near fracking operations.

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Specifies that testing must be conducted by EPA-certified laboratories and include checks for hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants potentially linked to hydraulic fracturing.

This provision ensures the reliability and thoroughness of water testing, increasing confidence in the accuracy of the reported results.

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Exempts hydraulic fracturing operations from the testing and reporting requirements if there is no accessible underground drinking water source within a one-mile radius of the site.

This provision focuses the testing efforts on areas where drinking water sources are actually present and potentially at risk.

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Within 2 weeks of such testing

Reporting test results to the Administrator.

Prior to commencement; at least once every 6 months during operations; at least once every 12 months for 5 years following cessation

Testing frequency for new sites (where underground injection has not commenced for the first time as of enactment).

Prior to renewing injection; at least once every 6 months during renewed operations; at least once every 12 months for 5 years following cessation

Testing frequency for inactive sites (where no active underground injection but previously occurred as of enactment).

At least once every 6 months beginning on enactment date until cessation; at least once every 12 months for 5 years following cessation

Testing frequency for active sites (where hydraulic fracturing operations are occurring as of enactment).

GLOSSARY

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Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking): A drilling technique used to extract oil and natural gas from deep underground rock formations by injecting high-pressure fluid to create cracks and release the resources.
Underground Sources of Drinking Water (USDW): Water found beneath the Earth's surface in natural underground storage areas (aquifers) that is used or could potentially be used for drinking water.
Propping Agents: Small solid materials, such as sand or ceramic beads, injected into wells during fracking to keep the created rock fractures open, allowing oil and gas to flow out.
Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program: A federal and state program, managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), that regulates the injection of fluids into underground wells to protect drinking water sources.
Administrator: Refers to the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the federal agency responsible for safeguarding human health and the environment.
Accessible Underground Source of Drinking Water: An underground water source that a company conducting hydraulic fracturing operations can reasonably reach to perform required testing.

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NOV 18, 25

Introduced in House

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NOV 18, 25

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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