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Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act

3/28/2025, 11:27 AM

Summary of Bill S 818

Bill 119 s 818, also known as the Abandoned Wells Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act, aims to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The main goal of this bill is to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program focused on researching, developing, and demonstrating solutions for abandoned wells.

Abandoned wells pose a significant environmental and safety risk, as they can leak harmful substances into the surrounding soil and water. By creating a dedicated program to address this issue, the government hopes to find innovative ways to safely seal and remediate these wells.

In addition to the abandoned wells program, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to energy and infrastructure development. This could potentially lead to job creation and economic growth in the energy sector. Overall, Bill 119 s 818 seeks to address the pressing issue of abandoned wells while also promoting innovation and investment in the energy industry. It will be interesting to see how this legislation progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the country's infrastructure and environmental health.

Current Status of Bill S 818

Bill S 818 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2025. Bill S 818 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 3, 2025.  Bill S 818's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 818

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 818

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 818

A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an abandoned wells research, development, and demonstration program, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an abandoned wells research, development, and demonstration program, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Antonio Hammond

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11 months ago

I am so excited about this new bill! It will help clean up abandoned wells and protect our environment. I think it's a great step in the right direction. Can't wait to see how it all plays out!