Rep. Schakowsky Introduces SHARE Act to Require Water Testing Near Fracking Sites
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill faces strong opposition from the energy industry and lacks the bipartisan support needed to move through a divided Congress.
Small and mid-sized oil and gas companies would face new compliance costs for mandatory water testing by certified labs every six months during operations, plus annual testing for five years after shutting down. These requirements could be especially burdensome for smaller operators with tight margins, potentially pushing some out of the fracking business.
“shall prohibit the underground injection of fluids or propping agents pursuant to hydraulic fracturing operations related to oil, gas, or geothermal production activities unless the person proposing to conduct the hydraulic fracturing operations agrees to conduct testing and report data in accordance with section 1421A.”
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025
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