H.J.Res. 11 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.
H.J.Res. 11 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 3, 2017, sponsored by Evan H. Jenkins with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the Stream Protection Rule finalized by the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on December 20, 2016. The rule addresses the impacts of surface coal mining operations on surface water, groundwater, and the productivity of mining operation sites.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Evan H. Jenkins (R-WV). Co-sponsors: 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (Jan 3, 2017)
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