House Bill 1105
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Stop WOTUS Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 16, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1105
Congress
115
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stop WOTUS Act
This bill nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water Rule published on June 29, 2015, which defines the scope of waters protected under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act).
February 16, 2017
02/17/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
02/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
02/16/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1280)
02/16/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:10 PM