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'".

H.J.Res. 27 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has vetoed — introduced on Feb 2, 2023, sponsored by Sam Graves with 170 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status: Vetoed
Introduced: Feb 2, 2023
Co-sponsors: 170
Policy area: Environmental Protection

What it 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.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Sam Graves (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 170 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 2, 2023
Passed the HouseMar 9, 2023
Passed the SenateMar 29, 2023
Sent to the PresidentApr 5, 2023
VetoedApr 6, 2023

Latest action: The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House. (Apr 18, 2023)

How Congress voted

Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding
House · Apr 18, 2023 · Failed227–196
On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Mar 29, 2023 · Bill Passed53–43
On Passage
House · Mar 9, 2023 · Passed227–198

Every roll call vote on this bill

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…House · Mar 9, 2023
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Mar 29, 2023
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…House · Apr 18, 2023

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Committees

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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