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Define WOTUS Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2168

Define WOTUS Act of 2021

This bill describes which bodies of water fall under federal jurisdiction for purposes of the Clean Water Act. Specifically, the bill redefines navigable waters and establishes a process for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine, upon request, whether certain waters are navigable waters.

Current Status of Bill S 2168

Bill S 2168 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2021. Bill S 2168 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2021.  Bill S 2168's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of June 22, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2168

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2168

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies
- Judicial review and appeals
- Licensing and registrations
- Water quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2168

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify the definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes.
Define WOTUS Act of 2021
Define WOTUS Act of 2021

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