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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".
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Summary of Bill HJRES 27
Bill 118 hjres 27, also known as the "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to 'Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'", is a piece of legislation that aims to challenge a rule proposed by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, and the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the definition of "Waters of the United States".
The bill seeks to use the Congressional Review Act to disapprove of the rule submitted by the aforementioned agencies. The rule in question pertains to the definition of "Waters of the United States", which has been a contentious issue in environmental policy. The bill argues that the proposed rule is not in the best interest of the country and should be rejected by Congress.
If passed, this bill would effectively nullify the rule submitted by the agencies and prevent it from being implemented. This legislation is part of a larger debate surrounding environmental regulations and the balance between protecting natural resources and economic development. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 27 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses a key environmental issue and seeks to assert Congressional authority over regulatory decisions made by federal agencies.
The bill seeks to use the Congressional Review Act to disapprove of the rule submitted by the aforementioned agencies. The rule in question pertains to the definition of "Waters of the United States", which has been a contentious issue in environmental policy. The bill argues that the proposed rule is not in the best interest of the country and should be rejected by Congress.
If passed, this bill would effectively nullify the rule submitted by the agencies and prevent it from being implemented. This legislation is part of a larger debate surrounding environmental regulations and the balance between protecting natural resources and economic development. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 27 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses a key environmental issue and seeks to assert Congressional authority over regulatory decisions made by federal agencies.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 27
This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States," which was submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency on January 18, 2023. The rule specifies which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction and protected. For example, the definition in the 2023 rule includes certain wetlands and ephemeral waters (e.g., waters that flow intermittently).
The 2023 rule replaced the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule that included a narrower definition of waters of the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 27
Bill HJRES 27 is currently in the status of Failed to pass over veto since April 18, 2023. Bill HJRES 27 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2023. Bill HJRES 27's most recent activity was The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House. as of April 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 27
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
340Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
340Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 27
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Aquatic ecology
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Congressional oversight
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Lakes and rivers
- Marine pollution
- Water quality
- Wetlands
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 27
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 27
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