Bill · H.R. 1217· House(119-HR-1217)
Orphan Well Grant Flexibility Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/11/2025
- Last activity
- 2/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Glenn Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Orphan Well Grant Flexibility Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005. It changes how methane emissions are handled in relation to grant eligibility, ensuring States are not required to measure emissions to receive grants. Additionally, the bill mandates a study conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. This study will examine how plugging and remediation activities affect economic development, housing trends, and other benefits like water quality. The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for facilitating this study and providing necessary information.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill focuses on the remediation of orphaned wells and monitoring of methane.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+1
The bill deals with methane emission monitoring and well remediation.
Does this invest in rural communities?+1
The study examines economic development and environmental benefits in specific areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Grant Eligibility Flexibility: Under Section 2, States will not be required to measure methane emissions or conduct other specific activities as a condition to remain eligible for grants. This provides more flexibility in how States access funding.
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Economic and Housing Insights: According to Section 3, a study will be conducted to look at the effects of plugging and remediation activities on economic development and housing trends. This could help identify potential benefits for communities where high numbers of sites were reclaimed.
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Environmental Benefit Research: Section 3 mentions that the study will look into potential benefits such as improvements in water quality resulting from the plugging and remediation activity.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2Improves Public Land Management+1Improves Rural Development+1Reduces Carbon Emissions+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 2/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Ron EstesRepublican · Kansas
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York