Freedom to Frack Act
Sponsored By: Representative Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Introduced
Summary
Conditions federal energy grants on state hydraulic fracturing bans. The bill makes a State ineligible for grants under Section 545(c) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 if the State establishes or continues to enforce a prohibition on hydraulic fracturing.
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- States that ban hydraulic fracturing become ineligible for grants under the Energy Department program governed by Section 545(c).
- States that allow hydraulic fracturing keep eligibility for those federal grants.
- Whether a State's prohibition triggers ineligibility is measured by the federal regulatory definition in 40 CFR 60.5430a or any successor regulation.
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States with fracking bans could lose grants
The bill would block certain federal grants to any state that bans hydraulic fracturing (fracking). It applies to grants under section 545(c) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17155). Fracking would be defined by 40 C.F.R. 60.5430a (or a later version). If enacted, states that keep or adopt such bans could lose those grants, which could reduce money for state energy programs, local businesses, and residents. The change would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
NY • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 8/26/2025
Roll Call Votes
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