To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6082

119th Congress

To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Markwayne Mullin

Senator

Republican

OK

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Finance and Financial Sector

Summary

This bill would repeal an exemption that currently excludes hydraulic fracturing, a method of oil and gas extraction, from regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It would require companies to disclose the chemicals they use in fracking operations and share that information with the public and public health officials in case of medical emergencies.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would repeal an exemption that currently excludes hydraulic fracturing, a method of oil and gas extraction, from regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It would require companies to disclose the chemicals they use in fracking operations and share that information with the public and public health officials in case of medical emergencies.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Emergency Advance Payments Modernization ActThis bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a pilot program to enhance the delivery of advance payments made through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). FEMA provides advance payment of NFIP insurance claims to certain policyholders who provide documentation before an adjustor inspection. Under the bill, FEMA must use real-time, rapid-monitoring data, including remote sensing data, to increase the speed and amount of such payments. The bill also allows FEMA to use amounts in the National Flood Insurance Fund to forgive any amounts overpaid to a policyholder under the pilot program.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Repeals the 'Halliburton Loophole' that exempts hydraulic fracturing from Safe Drinking Water Act regulation
Requires companies to disclose the chemicals they use in fracking operations to state regulators and the public
Allows medical professionals to access proprietary chemical formulas during emergencies
Aims to increase transparency and oversight of the fracking industry to protect drinking water supplies

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would subject the fracking industry to greater federal regulation and public scrutiny. It would directly impact oil and gas companies that use hydraulic fracturing techniques, requiring them to share information about the chemicals they use. Environmentalists and public health advocates argue this could help identify and mitigate risks to drinking water, while industry groups may oppose the additional regulations and disclosure requirements.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Finance and Financial Sector

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6082, 119th Congress (2025). "To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6082