Rep. Schakowsky Introduces the SHARED Act

Washington, DC (August 2, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on introducing H.R. 2983 the SHARED Act:

"Last year, I met with a 4th grade constituent named Lily McSheffery. She was concerned about the impact of oil and gas drilling on sources of drinking water, and was determined to do something about it. She urged me to introduce a law that would protect consumers from contamination associated with drilling operations.

"Today, I introduced the Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development (SHARED) Act. The bill would require testing of water sources near hydraulic fracturing operations and the public disclosure of the results of that testing. The SHARED Act would improve the lives of people all over this country, making sure Lily and future generations of kids have access to safe, clean water.

The legislation is supported by a number of environmental and conservation organizations, including Clean Air Task Force, Clean Water Action, Earthjustice, Earthworks, Environment America, Food and Water Watch, Greenpeace USA, League of Conservation Voters, Natural Resources Defense Council, and Sierra Club.

"I am inspired by Lily's dedication to this issue, and I will work to get the SHARED Act enacted into law."

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