Congressman Scott Perry Introduces the DRILL Now Act

Today, U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) introduced the DRILL Now Act, to preserve state regulations on hydraulic fracturing and protect mineral rights within the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River basins.  The bill is co-sponsored by Representatives Bresnahan (PA-8),  Meuser (PA-9), Joyce (PA-13), Reschenthaler (PA-14), Thompson (PA-15), Rep. Kelly (PA-16). “ We must prevent unelected bureaucrats in the various river basin commissions from restricting Pennsylvanians to exercise their mineral rights,” said Perry. “ My legislation ensures that Pennsylvania continues to be a leading producer of natural gas.” The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) instituted a hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) ban in Pennsylvania. Empowered by unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats at the DRBC, the ban strips property rights of landowners in contravention of the will of the Pennsylvania Legislature. The DRILL Now Act prevents any of the river basin commissions from enforcing regulations more stringent than those set by the State in which they are enforced – allowing Pennsylvanians to access their mineral rights.