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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1341· House(119-HR-1341)

DRILL Now Act

Rep. Perry
Age: 64 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
2/13/2025
Last activity
2/13/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sponsored by
Scott Perry
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 0
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Denying Regulatory Interference with Landowners and Legislatures Now Act" or the "DRILL Now Act," aims to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2007. It specifically targets regulatory actions related to hydraulic fracturing within the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River basins. The legislation seeks to limit the authority of specific river basin commissions regarding these regulations. Under this act, these commissions would be restricted from finalizing or enforcing regulations on hydraulic fracturing unless the regulation is issued by the specific State where it is to be applied.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+6

    The bill increases state authority by preventing river basin commissions from enforcing hydraulic fracturing regulations unless issued by the specific state.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+4

    The bill provides more regulatory autonomy to state-level operators by limiting commission oversight.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3

    The bill reduces regulatory uncertainty for businesses involved in hydraulic fracturing by shifting authority to the individual states.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4

    The bill restricts the ability of river basin commissions to implement uniform environmental regulations regarding hydraulic fracturing.

  • Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-2

    The bill may facilitate easier fossil fuel extraction by limiting the regulatory reach of multi-state river commissions.