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'".
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What This Bill Does
This joint resolution rejects a rule created by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency about the definition of "Waters of the United States." Congress votes to disapprove this rule, meaning it will not be allowed to take effect.
Who It Affects
The bill directly affects the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency. It may indirectly affect people and businesses whose activities are regulated under the definition of "Waters of the United States."
Key Provisions
Congress disapproves 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'" published on January 18, 2023, and this rule shall have no force or effect.
What Changes
If this bill becomes law, the rule defining "Waters of the United States" will not be allowed to work or apply. The rule will have no legal power or effect.
Important Definitions
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