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- H.R.7231
H.R.7231: To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 29, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 29, 2008
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Bill Summary
Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to permit federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing (a process for extracting oil and gas from wells by the injection of fluids at high pressure).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
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| Sept. 29, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) |