Bills · S 2505
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2505Environmental Protection
Primacy Certainty Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 29· LAST ACTION JUL 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly accelerate the development and deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies in the United States. Many view CCS as a critical tool for reducing industrial greenhouse gas emissions and meeting climate goals. By making it faster and more predictable for states to gain regulatory control over Class VI wells, the bill aims to remove a major bottleneck for these projects.
If this bill becomes law, we might see more CCS projects moving forward more quickly across the country, potentially impacting energy infrastructure, industrial emissions, and local economic development. If it doesn't pass, the current, often lengthy, federal review process for state programs could continue to delay or deter the growth of carbon capture and storage, impacting efforts to decarbonize heavy industries and power generation.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
If the EPA does not act on a complete state application for Class VI well program approval within 210 days (180 days + 30 days), the application is automatically approved, provided the state already manages other underground injection programs.
This provision significantly reduces potential delays for states seeking to regulate Class VI wells, potentially speeding up carbon capture projects.
PROVISION 02
The EPA must notify states about the status of their Class VI well program applications within 180 days and must determine if an application is complete within 10 days of submission.
These strict deadlines aim to create predictability and force the EPA to be more responsive in its review process, preventing indefinite delays.
PROVISION 03
The EPA must designate one individual to coordinate pre-application activities, application review, and staffing for each state seeking Class VI well program responsibility.
This ensures a single point of contact and dedicated support for states navigating the complex approval process, improving efficiency.
PROVISION 04
The EPA can only deny a Class VI well program application if the state fails to meet existing legal criteria and cannot add new conditions for approval not explicitly required by law.
This prevents the EPA from imposing arbitrary or extra requirements that could delay or prevent state program approvals.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Alaska
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
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DEM 0 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 29
Introduced in Senate
JUL 29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2505
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 29, 2025
Last actionJul 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025
Senate BillS 2505Environmental Protection
Primacy Certainty Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 29, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
2
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