3.0.0 5078 2023-01-11T13:25:39Z 2023-01-11T13:25:39Z House H HR 2014-07-11 113 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SOUTHERLAND:H.R. 5078.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution,specifically Clause 3 (related to regulation of Commerceamong the several States).[Page H6136]]]> hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw02 Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Discharged from 2014-07-16T18:44:43Z Referred to 2014-07-14T18:42:34Z Reported by 2014-09-08T18:31:51Z Markup by 2014-07-16T18:44:57Z Referred to 2014-07-11T13:01:15Z H. Rept. 113-568 H. Rept. 113-568,Part 2 Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014 113 2496 S 2014-07-09 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4294-4296) Related bill CRS Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5078) to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 644) condemning and disapproving of the Obama administration's failure to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before releasing individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing national security concerns over the release of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists. 113 715 HRES 2014-09-09 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 13:53:36 Related bill House Procedurally-related House 2014-09-11 Senate Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559. Calendars 2014-09-10 Senate Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. Calendars 2014-09-09 17:32:44 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 17:32:41 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 152 (Roll no. 489). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 489 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll489.xml House 113 2014-09-09T21:32:41Z 2 2014-09-09 17:32:41 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 152 (Roll no. 489). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 489 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll489.xml House 113 2014-09-09T21:32:41Z 2 2014-09-09 17:25:25 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 235 (Roll no. 488). Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 488 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll488.xml House 113 2014-09-09T21:25:25Z 2 2014-09-09 17:17:30 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7338) Floor H8A000 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 17:10:07 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 17:09:46 Mr. Huffman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation. (consideration: CR H7337-7338; text: CR H7337) Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2014-09-09 17:09:14 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7337) Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 17:09:00 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5078. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 16:57:01 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Floor H32050 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 16:56:48 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7335-7339) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 15:17:00 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5078 as unfinished business. Floor H32700 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 15:16:52 On motion that the commitee rise Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32341 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 15:16:26 Mr. Gibbs moved that the commitee rise. Floor H32340 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 15:15:43 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 15:09:08 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 15:08:34 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 14:59:52 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 13:56:31 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5078. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 13:56:23 The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 13:56:22 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 715 and Rule XVIII. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 13:55:40 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 13:55:35 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. (consideration: CR H7314-7325; text of measure as reported in House: CR H7321-7322) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2014-09-08 19:22:35 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. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2014-09-08 Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Transportation, H. Rept. 113-568, Part II. Committee H12210 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2014-09-08 Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Transportation, H. Rept. 113-568, Part II. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2014-09-08 14:03:36 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-07-31 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 422. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00422 2014-07-31 Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-568. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2014-07-31 Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-568. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2014-07-16 hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Committee 2014-07-16 hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2014-07-16 hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged. Committee 2014-07-14 hspw02 Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Committee 2014-07-11 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2014-07-11 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2014-07-11 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress S001186 Rep. Southerland, Steve II [R-FL-2] Steve Southerland R FL 2 N S001154 Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9] Bill Shuster R PA 9 2014-07-11 True R000011 Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] NICK RAHALL D WV J. 3 2014-07-11 True C001047 Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2] Shelley Capito R WV Moore 2 2014-07-11 True P000258 Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] COLLIN PETERSON D MN C. 7 2014-07-11 True C001087 Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] Eric Crawford R AR A. "Rick" 1 2014-07-11 True M001142 Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-4] JIM MATHESON D UT 4 2014-07-11 True G000563 Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7] Bob Gibbs R OH 7 2014-07-11 True S001180 Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5] Kurt Schrader D OR 5 2014-07-11 True R000587 Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8] Reid Ribble R WI J. 8 2014-07-11 True E000292 Rep. Enyart, William L. [D-IL-12] William Enyart D IL L. 12 2014-07-11 True M001190 Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] Markwayne Mullin R OK 2 2014-07-11 True J000296 Rep. Jolly, David [R-FL-13] David Jolly R FL 13 2014-07-11 True L000491 Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] FRANK LUCAS R OK D. 3 2014-07-11 True D000612 Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10] Jeff Denham R CA 10 2014-07-14 False M001187 Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] Mark Meadows R NC 11 2014-07-14 False P000605 Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-4] Scott Perry R PA 4 2014-07-14 False Y000033 Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] DON YOUNG R AK E. 0 2014-07-14 False C001096 Rep. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND-At Large] Kevin Cramer R ND 0 2014-07-14 False B001283 Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1] Jim Bridenstine R OK 1 2014-07-14 False C001093 Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] Doug Collins R GA 9 2014-07-14 False H001051 Rep. Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-22] Richard Hanna R NY L. 22 2014-07-14 False S001195 Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] Jason Smith R MO 8 2014-07-14 False M001177 Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-4] Tom McClintock R CA 4 2014-07-14 False C001092 Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27] Chris Collins R NY 27 2014-07-14 False S000583 Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] LAMAR SMITH R TX 21 2014-07-16 False G000567 Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2] Tim Griffin R AR 2 2014-07-16 False H001057 Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1] Tim Huelskamp R KS 1 2014-07-16 False L000575 Rep. Lankford, James [R-OK-5] James Lankford R OK 5 2014-07-16 False J000255 Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] WALTER JONES R NC B. 3 2014-07-16 False G000565 Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4] Paul Gosar R AZ A. 4 2014-07-16 False B001269 Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11] Lou Barletta R PA 11 2014-07-16 False G000546 Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] SAM GRAVES R MO 6 2014-07-16 False B001274 Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] Mo Brooks R AL 5 2014-07-16 False C001095 Rep. Cotton, Tom [R-AR-4] Tom Cotton R AR 4 2014-07-16 False W000809 Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] Steve Womack R AR 3 2014-07-16 False D000619 Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] Rodney Davis R IL 13 2014-07-16 False M001179 Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10] Tom Marino R PA 10 2014-07-16 False T000470 Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3] Scott Tipton R CO R. 3 2014-07-17 False N000184 Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large] Kristi Noem R SD L. 0 2014-07-17 False T000238 Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13] WILLIAM THORNBERRY R TX M. 13 2014-07-17 False L000566 Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] Robert Latta R OH E. 5 2014-07-17 False R000592 Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4] Todd Rokita R IN 4 2014-07-17 False P000588 Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] Stevan Pearce R NM 2 2014-07-17 False K000363 Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2] John Kline R MN 2 2014-07-23 False S001192 Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2] Chris Stewart R UT 2 2014-07-23 False L000569 Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3] Blaine Luetkemeyer R MO 3 2014-07-23 False H001060 Rep. Hurt, Robert [R-VA-5] Robert Hurt R VA 5 2014-07-23 False R000593 Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15] Dennis Ross R FL A. 15 2014-07-23 False N000185 Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11] Richard Nugent R FL B. 11 2014-07-23 False R000583 Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17] Thomas Rooney R FL J. 17 2014-07-23 False B001243 Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7] Marsha Blackburn R TN 7 2014-07-23 False M001180 Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] David McKinley R WV B. 1 2014-07-23 False H000329 Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4] DOC HASTINGS R WA 4 2014-07-23 False U000031 Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] FRED UPTON R MI 6 2014-07-23 False P000602 Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4] Mike Pompeo R KS 4 2014-07-23 False L000111 Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3] TOM LATHAM R IA 3 2014-07-23 False K000376 Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-3] Mike Kelly R PA 3 2014-07-23 False B000755 Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] KEVIN BRADY R TX 8 2014-07-23 False M001182 Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5] Mick Mulvaney R SC 5 2014-07-23 False G000560 Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14] Tom Graves R GA 14 2014-07-23 False S001148 Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] MICHAEL SIMPSON R ID K. 2 2014-07-24 False C000266 Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] STEVE CHABOT R OH 1 2014-07-24 False P000592 Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] Ted Poe R TX 2 2014-07-24 False M001144 Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] Jeff Miller R FL 1 2014-07-24 False H001055 Rep. Heck, Joseph J. [R-NV-3] Joseph Heck R NV J. 3 2014-07-24 False C001048 Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7] JOHN CULBERSON R TX ABNEY 7 2014-07-24 False S001188 Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] Marlin Stutzman R IN A. 3 2014-07-24 False R000585 Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23] Tom Reed R NY 23 2014-07-24 False R000591 Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2] Martha Roby R AL 2 2014-07-24 False M001150 Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] Candice Miller R MI S. 10 2014-07-24 False B001260 Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] Vern Buchanan R FL 16 2014-07-28 False A000369 Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] Mark Amodei R NV E. 2 2014-07-28 False G000566 Rep. Gowdy, Trey [R-SC-4] Trey Gowdy R SC 4 2014-07-28 False W000796 Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3] Lynn Westmoreland R GA A. 3 2014-07-28 False N000181 Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22] Devin Nunes R CA 22 2014-07-28 False V000129 Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21] David Valadao R CA G. 21 2014-07-28 False S001179 Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18] Aaron Schock R IL 18 2014-07-28 False W000806 Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-10] Daniel Webster R FL 10 2014-07-28 False F000445 Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] J. Forbes R VA Randy 4 2014-07-28 False L000576 Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7] Billy Long R MO 7 2014-07-28 False S001183 Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6] David Schweikert R AZ 6 2014-07-28 False L000573 Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1] Raul Labrador R ID R. 1 2014-07-28 False D000600 Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25] Mario Diaz-Balart R FL 25 2014-07-28 False W000413 Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] EDWARD WHITFIELD R KY 1 2014-07-28 False D000604 Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15] Charles Dent R PA W. 15 2014-07-28 False L000571 Rep. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY-At Large] Cynthia Lummis R WY M. 0 2014-07-28 False W000791 Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2] GREG WALDEN R OR 2 2014-07-29 False D000614 Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7] Sean Duffy R WI P. 7 2014-07-29 False K000378 Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16] Adam Kinzinger R IL 16 2014-07-29 False D000621 Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6] Ron DeSantis R FL 6 2014-07-29 False Y000065 Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] Ted Yoho R FL S. 3 2014-07-29 False H001058 Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2] Bill Huizenga R MI 2 2014-07-29 False T000462 Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12] PATRICK TIBERI R OH J. 12 2014-07-29 False B001256 Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6] Michele Bachmann R MN 6 2014-07-29 False G000562 Rep. Gardner, Cory [R-CO-4] Cory Gardner R CO 4 2014-07-29 False S000364 Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15] JOHN SHIMKUS R IL M. 15 2014-07-29 False B001257 Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] Gus Bilirakis R FL M. 12 2014-07-30 False R000589 Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2] E. Rigell R VA Scott 2 2014-07-30 False W000798 Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7] Tim Walberg R MI 7 2014-07-30 False C000059 Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42] KEN CALVERT R CA 42 2014-07-30 False P000606 Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9] Robert Pittenger R NC 9 2014-07-30 False F000456 Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4] John Fleming R LA 4 2014-07-30 False S000018 Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5] MATT SALMON R AZ 5 2014-07-30 False W000814 Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14] Randy Weber R TX K. 14 2014-07-30 False L000578 Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] Doug LaMalfa R CA 1 2014-07-30 False P000599 Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] Bill Posey R FL 8 2014-07-30 False C001053 Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] Tom Cole R OK 4 2014-07-30 False F000461 Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] Bill Flores R TX 17 2014-07-30 False J000295 Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] David Joyce R OH P. 14 2014-07-31 False W000815 Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] Brad Wenstrup R OH R. 2 2014-07-31 False A000367 Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3] Justin Amash R MI 3 2014-07-31 False G000289 Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] ROBERT GOODLATTE R VA W. 6 2014-07-31 False S000244 Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] F. SENSENBRENNER R WI JAMES 5 2014-07-31 False H001053 Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] Vicky Hartzler R MO 4 2014-07-31 False G000564 Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19] Christopher Gibson R NY P. 19 2014-07-31 False R000395 Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] HAROLD ROGERS R KY 5 2014-07-31 False G000550 Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] Phil Gingrey R GA 11 2014-07-31 False N000182 Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19] Randy Neugebauer R TX 19 2014-07-31 False G000558 Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] Brett Guthrie R KY 2 2014-07-31 False H001052 Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] Andy Harris R MD 1 2014-07-31 False Environmental Protection Administrative law and regulatory procedures Agricultural conservation and pollution Army Corps of Engineers Congressional oversight Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental regulatory procedures Government information and archives Intergovernmental relations State and local government operations Water quality Environmental Protection 00 2014-07-11 Introduced in House 2014-09-08T16:30:05Z 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.

]]> 79 2014-07-31 Reported to House without amendment 2014-09-14T23:12:52Z (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.

]]> 81 2014-09-09 Passed House without amendment 2014-09-14T23:18:49Z (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.

]]> Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 Display Title Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 Official Title as Introduced To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 1139 113 HAMDT Amendment sought to limit the impact of the underlying bill if the administration determined that the bill was likely to (1) increase the interstate movements of pollutants through surface waters; (2) increase the costs incurred by a downstream State to maintain or achieve approved water quality standards for that State; and (3) cause or contribute to the impairment of the surface or coastal waters of another State. Amendment sought to limit the impact of the underlying bill if the administration determined that the bill was likely to (1) increase the interstate movements of pollutants through surface waters; (2) increase the costs incurred by a downstream State to maintain or achieve approved water quality standards for that State; and (3) cause or contribute to the impairment of the surface or coastal waters of another State. 2022-02-03T05:49:11Z 2014-09-09 On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 240 (Roll no. 487). 17:08:26 Roll no. 487 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll487.xml B001242 Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1] Timothy Bishop D NY H. 1 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 5078 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 2023-01-11T13:25:39Z 8 2014-09-09 17:08:26 On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 240 (Roll no. 487). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 487 House 113 2014-09-09T21:08:26Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll487.xml 2014-09-09 15:09:06 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Bishop (NY). (consideration: CR H7323-7324, H7336-7337; text: CR H7324) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 17:08:26 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 487 House 113 2014-09-09T21:08:26Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll487.xml 2014-09-09 17:08:26 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 240 (Roll no. 487). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 487 House 113 2014-09-09T21:08:26Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll487.xml 2014-09-09 17:08:26 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 487 House 113 2014-09-09T21:08:26Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll487.xml 2014-09-09 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2014-09-09 15:09:06 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Bishop (NY).(consideration: CR H7323-7324, H7336-7337; text: CR H7324) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 1138 113 HAMDT Amendment sought to provide policy provisions that the Secretary and Administrator would be prohibited from including in a final rule. Amendment sought to provide policy provisions that the Secretary and Administrator would be prohibited from including in a final rule. 2022-02-03T05:49:11Z 2014-09-09 On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 248 (Roll no. 486). 17:03:23 Roll no. 486 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll486.xml B001242 Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1] Timothy Bishop D NY H. 1 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 5078 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 2023-01-11T13:25:39Z 8 2014-09-09 17:03:23 On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 248 (Roll no. 486). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 486 House 113 2014-09-09T21:03:23Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll486.xml 2014-09-09 14:59:46 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Bishop (NY). (consideration: CR H7322-7323, H7335-7336; text: CR H7322) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-09-09 17:03:23 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 486 House 113 2014-09-09T21:03:23Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll486.xml 2014-09-09 17:03:23 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 248 (Roll no. 486). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 486 House 113 2014-09-09T21:03:23Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll486.xml 2014-09-09 14:59:46 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Bishop (NY).(consideration: CR H7322-7323, H7335-7336; text: CR H7322) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-09-09 17:03:23 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 486 House 113 2014-09-09T21:03:23Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll486.xml 2014-09-09 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Placed on Calendar Senate 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr5078pcs/xml/BILLS-113hr5078pcs.xml Engrossed in House 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr5078eh/xml/BILLS-113hr5078eh.xml Reported in House 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr5078rh/xml/BILLS-113hr5078rh.xml Introduced in House 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr5078ih/xml/BILLS-113hr5078ih.xml 2014-09-11 Read the second time. 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