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S.334: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act This bill gives states the sole authority to promulgate or enforce any regulation, guidance, or permit requirement regarding hydraulic fracturing on or under any land within their boundaries. Hydraulic fracturing or fracking is a process to extract underground resources such as oil or gas from a geologic formation by injecting water, a propping agent (e.g., sand), and chemical additives...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) |