Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 12, 2017Environmental Protection
S.Res. 12
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that clean water is a national priority, and that the June 29, 2015, Waters of the United States Rule should be withdrawn or vacated.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 12, 2017)
Calls for the nullification of the final rule entitled, "Clean Water Rule: Definition of 'Waters of the United States,'" about the scope of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the rule on June 29, 2015.
What just happenedJan 12, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE](R-NE)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJan 12, 2017
- Jan 12, 2017IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Introduced in Senate