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.

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

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

340

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

340

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 27

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential 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'".