Primacy Certainty Act of 2025
To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to clarify the requisite timeline for making a decision on the approval or disapproval of a State underground injection control program, and for other purposes.
HB4880, known as the Primacy Certainty Act of 2025, aims to modify the Safe Drinking Water Act by establishing a clearer timeline for deciding on the approval or disapproval of state programs that regulate underground injection. This means that states would have a more defined period within which they can expect a decision from the relevant authorities on whether their underground injection control programs meet federal standards. This bill would primarily affect state agencies and local governments responsible for implementing and maintaining these underground injection control programs.
The bill was introduced on August 5, 2025, and was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the same day. This indicates that the bill is in its early stages and will need to go through several steps before potentially becoming law. Key sponsors include Dan Crenshaw, who is the primary sponsor, along with co-sponsors Randy Weber and August Pfluger. The next steps will involve committee review, possible amendments, and votes in the House.
Currently, the bill is in its introductory phase, with no significant actions or history recorded beyond its introduction and referral to the committee. The committee will likely hold hearings and gather input before deciding on the next steps for the bill.
