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DemocratBill · H.R. 6090· House(119-HR-6090)

FRESHER Act of 2025

Rep. Huffman
Age: 62 years
California
Introduced
11/18/2025
Last activity
11/29/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sponsored by
Jared Huffman
Cosponsors
Democrat - 22Republican - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the FRESHER Act of 2025. It changes how certain industrial activities are handled under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Specifically, it removes a limitation on permit requirements regarding stormwater runoff from oil, gas, and mining operations. It also requires the Secretary of the Interior to study stormwater impacts related to oil or gas operations. Finally, the bill directs the Secretary to submit a report on these study results to Congress within one year of enactment.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5

    Provides critical analysis of groundwater contamination in areas likely to be impacted by oil and gas runoff.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+4

    Protects the aquifers and groundwater essential for agricultural operations.

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

    Directs a study on groundwater and aquifer contamination from oil and gas stormwater runoff.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-2

    Potential for increased scrutiny and regulation of oil and gas operations.