Freedom to Frack Act

This bill would block certain Department of Energy grants from going to any state that bans hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”). If a state has a law that prohibits fracking—or keeps enforcing one—it would no longer qualify for these grants under the program changed by this bill. The bill uses the federal definition of fracking from environmental regulations to make clear what counts as a ban.

Key points:

• Who is affected: State governments deciding whether to allow or ban fracking.
• What changes: States with fracking bans become ineligible for certain Energy Department grants under the program referenced in the bill.
• When: The change would take effect once the bill becomes law.