HR 2660 United States House · 117th Congress

WATER Act

Summary

Withstanding Attempts to Encroach on our Resources Act of 2021 or the WATER Act This bill specifies which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction. Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for the definition of waters of the United States , commonly known as WOTUS, included in the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule: Definition of "Waters of the United States." The 2020 rule replaced a 2015 rule that included a more expansive definition of WOTUS.

Issues: ✗ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2021

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Introduced Apr 19, 2021 Last action Apr 20, 2021

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Committee

Apr 20, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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Apr 19, 2021

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Apr 19, 2021

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1 primary · 21 co-sponsors