H.J.Res. 38 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.
H.J.Res. 38 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 30, 2017, sponsored by Bill Johnson with 71 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 115-5
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
Bill Johnson (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 71 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 1, 2017
- Passed the SenateFeb 2, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 6, 2017
- Became lawFeb 16, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Feb 16, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Feb 2, 2017 · Bill Passed54–45 - On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Feb 1, 2017 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to56–42 - On Passage
House · Feb 1, 2017 · Passed228–194
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection RuleHouse · Feb 1, 2017
- A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream…Senate · Feb 1, 2017
- A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream…Senate · Feb 2, 2017
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