Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 20, 2021Environmental Protection
H.R. 4570
Define WOTUS Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 20, 2021)
Define WOTUS Act of 2021
This bill describes which bodies of water fall under federal jurisdiction for purposes of the Clean Water Act. Specifically, the bill redefines navigable waters and establishes a process for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine, upon request, whether certain waters are navigable waters.
What just happenedJul 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15](R-IL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 20, 2021
- Jul 21, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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- Jul 20, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House