H.J.Res. 27 · 118th Congress · House

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".

Enacted· The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Introduced
Feb 2, 23
Passed House
Mar 9, 23
Passed Senate
Mar 29, 23
Sent to President
Apr 5, 23
Signed into Law
Apr 6, 23

Executive Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States," which was submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency on January 18, 2023. The rule specifies which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction and protected. For example, the definition in the 2023 rule includes certain wetlands and ephemeral waters (e.g., waters that flow intermittently).

The 2023 rule replaced the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule that included a narrower definition of waters of the United States.

Previous Versions

53Mar 9, 2023

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States," which was submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency on January 18, 2023. The rule specifies which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction and protected. For example, the definition in the 2023 rule includes certain wetlands and ephemeral waters (e.g., waters that flow intermittently).

The 2023 rule replaced the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule that included a narrower definition of waters of the United States.

07Mar 3, 2023

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States," which was submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency on January 18, 2023. The rule specifies which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction. The 2023 rule replaced a 2020 rule that included a narrower definition of waters of the United States.

00Feb 2, 2023

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States," which was submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency on January 18, 2023. The rule specifies which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction. The 2023 rule replaced a 2020 rule that included a narrower definition of waters of the United States.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 18, 2023Veto

    The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

  2. APR 18, 2023Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of April 10, 2023, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J.Res. 27. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objection of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H1782-1789)

    1782Yea
    1789Nay
    0NV
  3. APR 18, 2023Floor

    The previous question was ordered with objection.

  4. APR 18, 2023Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the veto message of the President to H.J. Res. 27, the Chair put the question on will the House, on reconsideration, pass H.J. Res. 27, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Under the Constitution, the vote must be taken by the yeas and nays. Further proceedings were postponed until a time to be announced.

  5. APR 18, 2023Veto

    Failed of passage in House over veto On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 227 - 196 (Roll no. 187).

    Roll Call #187
    227Yea
    196Nay
    0NV
  6. APR 18, 2023Veto

    On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 227 - 196 (Roll no. 187).

    Roll Call #187
    227Yea
    196Nay
    0NV
  7. APR 18, 2023Veto

    Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  8. APR 18, 2023Veto

    On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Agreed to without objection.

  9. APR 18, 2023Floor

    The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

  10. APR 10, 2023Floor

    The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President

    (text: CR H1715-1716)

    1715Yea
    1716Nay
    0NV
  11. APR 10, 2023Floor

    The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.J

    Res. 27 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House document (118-26). Further consideration of the veto message and the resolution, H.J. Res. 27, is postponed until the legislative day of April 18, 2023. Agreed to without objection.

    118Yea
    26Nay
    0NV
  12. APR 06, 2023President

    Vetoed by President.

  13. APR 06, 2023President

    Vetoed by President.

  14. APR 05, 2023President

    Presented to President.

  15. APR 05, 2023Floor

    Presented to President.

  16. MAR 30, 2023Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. MAR 29, 2023Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent

    (consideration: CR S1017-1024)

    1017Yea
    1024Nay
    0NV
  18. MAR 29, 2023Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 79.

    53Yea
    43Nay
    0NV
  19. MAR 29, 2023Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote

    53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 79.

    53Yea
    43Nay
    0NV
  20. MAR 14, 2023IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  21. MAR 09, 2023Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H

    Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1221-1230)

    1221Yea
    1230Nay
    0NV
  22. MAR 09, 2023Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R

    140, H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.

  23. MAR 09, 2023Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 27.

  24. MAR 09, 2023Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  25. MAR 09, 2023Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J

    Res. 27, the Chair put the question on passage of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Graves (MO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.

  26. MAR 09, 2023Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H1232)

  27. MAR 09, 2023Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #142

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 198 (Roll no. 142). (text: CR H1221)

    227Yea
    198Nay
    0NV
  28. MAR 09, 2023Floor

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #142

    227 - 198 (Roll no. 142). (text: CR H1221)

    227Yea
    198Nay
    0NV
  29. MAR 09, 2023Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  30. MAR 07, 2023Floor

    Rules Committee Resolution H

    Res. 199 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.

  31. MAR 03, 2023Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-6.

    118Yea
    6Nay
    0NV
  32. MAR 03, 2023Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-6.

    118Yea
    6Nay
    0NV
  33. MAR 03, 2023Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 3.

  34. FEB 28, 2023Committee

    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

  35. FEB 28, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  36. FEB 28, 2023Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 24.

    30Yea
    24Nay
    0NV
  37. FEB 03, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  38. FEB 02, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  39. FEB 02, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  40. FEB 02, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Committees

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Apr 18, 2023

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Apr 18, 2023

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Mar 3, 2023

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Feb 28, 2023

Active

Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 28, 2023

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Feb 28, 2023

Active

Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 3, 2023

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Feb 2, 2023

Active