H.R. 4965 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4965 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 27, 2012, sponsored by John L. Mica with 94 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 27, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 94
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Prohibits the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from: (1) finalizing, adopting, implementing, administering, or enforcing the proposed guidance described in the notice of availability and request for comments entitled "EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Guidance Regarding Identification of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act"; or (2) using such guidance, any successor doc…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John L. Mica (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 77 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 27, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492. (Sep 20, 2012)
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