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- H.R.2766
H.R.2766: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced June 9, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 10, 2009
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (72 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to: (1) repeal the exemption from restrictions on underground injection of fluids near drinking water sources granted to hydraulic fracturing operations under such Act; and (2) require oil and gas companies to disclose the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations.
(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 Energy and Environment.
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| June 9, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) |