Require energy companies to disclose the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and protect groundwater sources from contamination.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025?
The bill H.R. 6116 has been sitting in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since November 17, 2025. Committee members must choose to hold a vote for the bill to advance, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This proposal has seen no action for seven months, which follows the standard pattern for most legislation in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025 (H.R. 6116 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4811 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4811 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Janice Schakowsky (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.