S. 2505: Primacy Certainty Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-29 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-29):
Primacy Certainty Act of 2025
This bill modifies provisions of the underground injection control program established under the Safe Drinking Water Act related to the review of state applications to obtain responsibility for regulating Class VI wells, which are used to store captured carbon. The bill sets forth a process to give states primary enforcement responsibility for such wells if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fails to meet specified deadlines.
In addition, the bill prohibits the EPA from conditioning the approval of state applications on the inclusion of provisions that are not included in the applications or not explicitly required by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-07-29 |
| David McCormick | R PA 2026-04-28 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2505 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2505?
S. 2505 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Primacy Certainty Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2505 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).