S. 2496 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014
S. 2496 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jun 19, 2014, sponsored by John Barrasso with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 19, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014 - Prohibits the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from: (1) finalizing the proposed rule entitled "Definition of `Waters of the United States' Under the Clean Water Act"; or (2) using the proposed rule, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance, as the basis for any rulemaking or any decision regarding the scope…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Barrasso (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 38 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 19, 2014
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4294-4296) (Jul 9, 2014)
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Committees
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