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FRESHER Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6090| House 
| Updated: 11/29/2025
Jared Huffman

Jared Huffman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (21)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to eliminate an existing exemption for stormwater discharges from oil and gas operations, thereby subjecting them to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. This change aims to strengthen environmental regulations by requiring permits for runoff that may contain pollutants from these activities. Additionally, the legislation mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive study on stormwater impacts in areas potentially contaminated by runoff from oil or gas operations. This study will analyze measurable contamination, assess groundwater resources, and evaluate the susceptibility of aquifers to pollution. A detailed report on these findings must be submitted to Congress within one year, providing critical data for future policy decisions on water resource protection.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4007
FRESHER Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2133
FRESHER Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4778
FRESHER Act of 2023
Nov 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 29, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4007
    FRESHER Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2133
    FRESHER Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4778
    FRESHER Act of 2023


  • November 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • November 29, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

FRESHER Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6090| House 
| Updated: 11/29/2025
The bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to eliminate an existing exemption for stormwater discharges from oil and gas operations, thereby subjecting them to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. This change aims to strengthen environmental regulations by requiring permits for runoff that may contain pollutants from these activities. Additionally, the legislation mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive study on stormwater impacts in areas potentially contaminated by runoff from oil or gas operations. This study will analyze measurable contamination, assess groundwater resources, and evaluate the susceptibility of aquifers to pollution. A detailed report on these findings must be submitted to Congress within one year, providing critical data for future policy decisions on water resource protection.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4007
FRESHER Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2133
FRESHER Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4778
FRESHER Act of 2023
Nov 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 29, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4007
    FRESHER Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2133
    FRESHER Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4778
    FRESHER Act of 2023


  • November 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • November 29, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jared Huffman

Jared Huffman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (21)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted