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Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 11, 2014Environmental Protection
H.R. 5078

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Sep 9, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 - Prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from:

  • developing, finalizing, adopting, implementing, applying, administering, or enforcing the proposed rule entitled, "Definition of 'Waters of the United States' Under the Clean Water Act," issued on April 21, 2014, or the proposed guidance entitled, "Guidance on Identifying Waters Protected By the Clean Water Act," dated February 17, 2012; or
  • using the proposed rule or proposed guidance, any successor document, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance as the basis for any rulemaking or decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act).

Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to withdraw the interpretive rule entitled, "Notice of Availability Regarding the Exemption from Permitting Under Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act to Certain Agricultural Conservation Practices," issued on April 21, 2014.

Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to: (1) consult with relevant state and local officials to develop recommendations for a regulatory proposal that would identify the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act and the scope of waters not covered; (2) provide for the public review and comment of a draft report that includes a recommendation only if consensus has been reached with regard to the recommendation among the Army Corps, the EPA, and state and local officials; (3) publish a final report; and (4) report to Congress on the recommendations.

What just happenedSep 11, 2014

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Southerland, Steve II [R-FL-2](R-FL)Sponsor
120 cosponsors5 D115 R
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  • Placed on Calendar SenateSep 11, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseSep 9, 2014
  • Reported in HouseJul 31, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJul 11, 2014
  1. Sep 11, 2014Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.

  2. Sep 10, 2014Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Sep 9, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Sep 9, 2014FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 152 (Roll no. 489).

  5. Sep 9, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 152 (Roll no. 489).

  6. Sep 9, 2014FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 235 (Roll no. 488).

  7. Sep 9, 2014FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7338)

  8. Sep 9, 2014FloorH8D000

    Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill protecting the quality of water for public water supplies and agricultural uses and to mitigate against drought.

  9. Sep 9, 2014FloorH36100

    Mr. Huffman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation. (consideration: CR H7337-7338; text: CR H7337)

  10. Sep 9, 2014FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7337)

  11. Sep 9, 2014FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5078.

  12. Sep 9, 2014FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  13. Sep 9, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7335-7339)

  14. Sep 9, 2014FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5078 as unfinished business.

  15. Sep 9, 2014FloorH32341

    On motion that the commitee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  16. Sep 9, 2014FloorH32340

    Mr. Gibbs moved that the commitee rise.

  17. Sep 9, 2014FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  18. Sep 9, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 715, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 3.

  19. Sep 9, 2014FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  20. Sep 9, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 715, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 2.

  21. Sep 9, 2014FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5078.

  22. Sep 9, 2014FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  23. Sep 9, 2014FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 715 and Rule XVIII.

  24. Sep 9, 2014FloorH8D000

    Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.

  25. Sep 9, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. (consideration: CR H7314-7325; text of measure as reported in House: CR H7321-7322)

  26. Sep 8, 2014FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 715 Reported to House. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.

  27. Sep 8, 2014CommitteeH12210

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Transportation, H. Rept. 113-568, Part II.

  28. Sep 8, 2014Committee5000

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Transportation, H. Rept. 113-568, Part II.

  29. Sep 8, 2014FloorH8D000

    Mr. Shuster asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill, H.R. 5078. Agreed to without objection.

  30. Jul 31, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 422.

  31. Jul 31, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-568.

  32. Jul 31, 2014Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-568.

  33. Jul 16, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  34. Jul 16, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  35. Jul 16, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

  36. Jul 14, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  37. Jul 11, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  38. Jul 11, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  39. Jul 11, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentSep 9, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 - Prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from:

  • developing, finalizing, adopting, implementing, applying, administering, or enforcing the proposed rule entitled, "Definition of 'Waters of the United States' Under the Clean Water Act," issued on April 21, 2014, or the proposed guidance entitled, "Guidance on Identifying Waters Protected By the Clean Water Act," dated February 17, 2012; or
  • using the proposed rule or proposed guidance, any successor document, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance as the basis for any rulemaking or decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act).

Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to withdraw the interpretive rule entitled, "Notice of Availability Regarding the Exemption from Permitting Under Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act to Certain Agricultural Conservation Practices," issued on April 21, 2014.

Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to: (1) consult with relevant state and local officials to develop recommendations for a regulatory proposal that would identify the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act and the scope of waters not covered; (2) provide for the public review and comment of a draft report that includes a recommendation only if consensus has been reached with regard to the recommendation among the Army Corps, the EPA, and state and local officials; (3) publish a final report; and (4) report to Congress on the recommendations.

Reported to House without amendmentJul 31, 201479

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 - Prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from:

  • developing, finalizing, adopting, implementing, applying, administering, or enforcing the proposed rule entitled, "Definition of 'Waters of the United States' Under the Clean Water Act," issued on April 21, 2014, or the proposed guidance entitled, "Guidance on Identifying Waters Protected By the Clean Water Act," dated February 17, 2012; or
  • using the proposed rule or proposed guidance, any successor document, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance as the basis for any rulemaking or decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act).

Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to withdraw the interpretive rule entitled, "Notice of Availability Regarding the Exemption from Permitting Under Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act to Certain Agricultural Conservation Practices," issued on April 21, 2014.

Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to: (1) consult with relevant state and local officials to develop recommendations for a regulatory proposal that would identify the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act and the scope of waters not covered; (2) provide for the public review and comment of a draft report that includes a recommendation only if consensus has been reached with regard to the recommendation among the Army Corps, the EPA, and state and local officials; (3) publish a final report; and (4) report to Congress on the recommendations.

Introduced in HouseJul 11, 2014

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 - Prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from:

  • developing, finalizing, adopting, implementing, applying, administering, or enforcing the proposed rule entitled, "Definition of 'Waters of the United States' Under the Clean Water Act," issued on April 21, 2014, or the proposed guidance entitled, "Guidance on Identifying Waters Protected By the Clean Water Act," dated February 17, 2012; or
  • using the proposed rule or proposed guidance, any successor document, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance as the basis for any rulemaking or decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act).

Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to withdraw the interpretive rule entitled, "Notice of Availability Regarding the Exemption from Permitting Under Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act to Certain Agricultural Conservation Practices," issued on April 21, 2014.

Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to consult with relevant state and local officials to develop recommendations for a regulatory proposal that would identify the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act and the scope of waters not covered.

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 — Informed