VoterlyH.J.Res. 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'".
118th Congress · Sponsored from Missouri · In progress
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2023-02-02
- Policy area Environmental Protection
- Cosponsors 170
- Latest action The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] introduced H.J.Res. 27. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.J.Res. 27 do?
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 …
Who sponsored H.J.Res. 27?
Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] (R) of Missouri is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.J.Res. 27?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.J.Res. 27 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.